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Ch.2 Earth Science A
Minerals and Their Properties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atom | smallest part of an element that can be identified as that element |
| element | simple substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means |
| compound | substance made up of two or more elements that are chemically combined |
| molecule | smallest part of a substance that has all the properties of that substance |
| chemical symbol | shorthand way of writing the name of an element |
| chemical formula | formula that shows the elements that make u a compound |
| subscript | number in a chemical formula that shows how many of each atom are in one molecule of a compound |
| mineral | naturally occurring inorganic solid |
| physical property | observable characteristic that describes an object |
| streak | color of the powder left by a mineralluster |
| luster | how a mineral's surface reflects light |
| hardness | property of a mineral that relates to how much the mineral resists being scratched |