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Which of the following best describes a dog in terms of the classification of matter?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Classification of Matter
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Which statement correctly describes the relationship between atoms, elements, and minerals?
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Atoms, elements, and minerals are all types of pure substances with identical properties.
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Atoms are the basic units that make up elements, and minerals are compounds or mixtures containing elements.
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Minerals are pure substances made only of atoms, while elements are mixtures of minerals.
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Elements are made up of minerals, and atoms are the smallest particles of minerals.
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Step 1: Understand the definitions of each term: An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the chemical properties of that element.
Step 2: Recognize that an element is a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom, characterized by its atomic number (number of protons).
Step 3: Know that minerals are naturally occurring solid substances that are typically composed of compounds or mixtures of elements bonded together in specific structures.
Step 4: Analyze the relationship: Atoms combine to form elements, and elements combine chemically to form minerals, which can be compounds or mixtures.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct description is: Atoms are the basic units that make up elements, and minerals are compounds or mixtures containing elements.
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