Unit 2 Word Scramble
|
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Term | Definition |
Mineral | Naturally occurring inorganic solid |
Rock | A solid aggregate or mass mineral |
Element | Basic building blocks of minerals |
Atoms | Smallest particle of matter |
Nucleus | Consists of protons and neutrons |
Electrons | Negatively charged particles that surround the nucleus |
Chemical bonding | Formation of a compound by combing two or more elements |
Ionic bonding | Atoms gain or lose valence electrons to form ions |
Covalent bonding | Atoms share electrons to achieve electrical neutrality |
Isotope | Is an atom that exhibits variations in its mass number |
Radioactive decay | Some istopes have unstable nuclei that emit particals and Energy |
Polymorphs | Two or more minerals with the same chemical Composition but different crystalline structures |
Luster | Appearance of minerals reflected light |
Streak | Color of a minerals in its powder form |
Hardness | Resistance of a mineral to abrasions or mineral |
Cleavage | Tendency to break along planes of weak. Bonding |
Created by:
Austen313
Popular Science sets