Which Mineral Does Not Dissolve Readily in Water

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which mineral does not dissolve readily in water?

• A) halite
• B) gypsum
• C) mica
• D) calcite

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Definitions:

Haploid

Refers to cells that contain one complete set of chromosomes, typical of gametes in sexually reproducing organisms.

Mycorrhizae

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, beneficially affecting nutrient uptake and resistance to pathogens.

Algae

Photosynthetic organisms that are primarily aquatic and can be either unicellular or multicellular.

Lichens

Lichens are symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, usually algae or cyanobacteria, living together in a mutually beneficial relationship.