Question

Match the mineral categories to their best descriptions.
Halide minerals
Compounds combined
with the element sulfur
Sulfate minerals
Minerals that have a sulfur
atom surrounded by four
oxygen atoms
Sulfide minerals
Table salt is an example of
this type of mineral
Carbonate
Minerals that contain
minerals
carbon and oxygen

Answer 1

A) sulfide mineral: Contain sulfur plus a metallic element

B) sulfate mineral: Compounds that have a sulfur atom surrounded by four oxygen atoms

C) halide minerals: Contain elements like fluorine, bromine, iodine, or chlorine combined with metals. Stable salt is an example of this type of mineral

D) carbonate mineral: Compounds made up of a carbon atom that is bordered by three oxygen atoms.