Question

match each characteristic of minerals to the correct description.
solid
crystal structure
inorganic
naturally occuring
definite chemical composition
formed as a result of natural processes in or on earth
particles line up in a repeating pattern
contains certain chemical elements in particular proportions
having a definite volume and shape
not formed from living or once living things

Explanation:

• Solid: A solid has a definite volume and shape.
• Crystal structure: In a crystal structure, particles line up in a repeating pattern.
• Inorganic: Inorganic means not formed from living or once - living things.
• Naturally occurring: Naturally occurring implies formed as a result of natural processes in or on Earth.
• Definite chemical composition: Definite chemical composition means contains certain chemical elements in particular proportions.

Answer:

• solid: having a definite volume and shape
• crystal structure: particles line up in a repeating pattern
• inorganic: not formed from living or once living things
• naturally occurring: formed as a result of natural processes in or on Earth
• definite chemical composition: contains certain chemical elements in particular proportions