Multiple Choice
Which type of matter has a definite weight and volume but no definite shape?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Classification of Matter
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Table sugar is not a mineral because _____.
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it is a crystalline solid
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it is produced by living organisms
C
it is soluble in water
D
it has a definite chemical composition
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Understand the definition of a mineral: A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an ordered atomic arrangement (crystalline structure).
Analyze the properties of table sugar: It is a crystalline solid, has a definite chemical composition, and is soluble in water.
Identify the key difference: Table sugar is produced by living organisms (plants), which means it is organic in origin.
Compare this to the mineral definition: Since minerals must be inorganic, substances produced by living organisms do not qualify as minerals.
Conclude that table sugar is not a mineral because it is produced by living organisms, making it organic rather than inorganic.
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