When Two Different Minerals Have the Same Chemical Formula but Different

question 25

Multiple Choice

When two different minerals have the same chemical formula but different crystal structures,they are said to be

• A) polymorphs.
• B) polyliths.
• C) monoliths.
• D) pseudomorphs.

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Definitions:

Chemical Properties

Characteristics of a substance that become evident during a chemical reaction, revealing the composition of the substance and how it reacts under certain conditions.

Organic Molecules

Compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, often along with other elements, that are the basis of life on Earth.

Cellulose

Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate that serves as a primary structural component of plant cell walls, providing rigidity and resistance to mechanical stress.

Plant Cells

The basic structural and functional units of plants, characterized by a rigid cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole.