ERSC181 - Final Review Questions with
complete solution
The nucleus is composed of which two subatomic particles? - correct answer
✔protons and neutrons
Of the top elements present on the Earth, which of the following is found is the
smallest quantity—
calcium, iron, or magnesium? - correct answer ✔magnesium
These minerals readily dissolve in slightly acidic water? - correct answer
✔carbonates
The tendency of a mineral to break along certain planes to make smooth
surfaces is called what? - correct answer ✔cleavage
A silicate tetrahedron is composed of what? - correct answer ✔one silicon
atom and four oxygen atoms
Which subatomic particle is NOT found in the nucleus? - correct answer
✔electron
Which two elements are the scarcest in the crust? - correct answer
✔potassium and magnesium
The periodic table provides a lot of information. Which of the following is NOT
provided by the
periodic table? - correct answer ✔isotope number
complete solution
The nucleus is composed of which two subatomic particles? - correct answer
✔protons and neutrons
Of the top elements present on the Earth, which of the following is found is the
smallest quantity—
calcium, iron, or magnesium? - correct answer ✔magnesium
These minerals readily dissolve in slightly acidic water? - correct answer
✔carbonates
The tendency of a mineral to break along certain planes to make smooth
surfaces is called what? - correct answer ✔cleavage
A silicate tetrahedron is composed of what? - correct answer ✔one silicon
atom and four oxygen atoms
Which subatomic particle is NOT found in the nucleus? - correct answer
✔electron
Which two elements are the scarcest in the crust? - correct answer
✔potassium and magnesium
The periodic table provides a lot of information. Which of the following is NOT
provided by the
periodic table? - correct answer ✔isotope number
