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How is it possible for two different minerals to have the same chemical composition?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, a mineral will have a chemical formula.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. Their distinct physical properties make them distinct but they have the same chemical structure and chemical properties.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Their distinct physical properties make them distinct but they have the same chemical structure and chemical properties.
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∙ 13y agoYes. Calcite and aragonite, for instance. Two minerals can share the same chemical formula but have different properties. These are called polymorphs.
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∙ 10y agoYes. This is very common among organic compounds. For example, The Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (1985 Ed.) lists 20 possibilities for the molecular formula C6H8N2.
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∙ 12y agothey have different crystal structures
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∙ 12y agoThey have different crystal structures.
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Do minerals have definite chemical and physical properties?
Yes, it is true; but because minerals are frequently not very pure substances differences in properties exist; also many varieties of a mineral are possible.
Does the element Li have similar chemical properties as F?
No, they're about as different as it's possible for two elements to be.
What is the chemical composition of natural gas?
Natural gas is methane, CH4. Sometimes traces amounts of other things are added, for instance odorizers so that it is possible to smell the gas in case of a leak in the household.
Can the composition vary in a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?
No. The composition of a homogeneous mixture, called a solution, can vary.
It is said that protoplasm cannot be analysed chemically.why?
The chemical composition of protoplasm is very complex.It varies a little from one cell to another, although the common elements included in the composition of the protoplasm are the same in all cells.However it is impossible to make an accurate chemical analysis of protoplasm as it ceases to be protoplasm only as soon as it is removed from the organism.Not accurateIt can be analyzed chemically. With todays methods, pretty much anything that is stable and doesn't decompose can be analyzed chemically. Protoplasm is no different.
Is a mixture always a chemical combining of substances?
Any particular isolated sample of a mixture has a definite chemical composition, but the general idea of a mixture, even of the same materials, implies variability in possible chemical composition.
How is identifying rocks different from identifying minerals that compose the rocks.?
One of the main methods of identifying rocks is by their method of formation. Igneous rock from melt; metamorphic rock from heat/pressure;sedimentary rock from lithification of sediment or precipitation. Then add in the myriad of possible combinations and percentages of minerals that may comprise the rock, and sometimes the identification of a rock can be a daunting task. Minerals are identified by their chemical composition, their crystalline structure, their specific gravity, hardness, streak, and other physical properties.
How is identifying rocks different from identifying the minerals that compose rocks?
One of the main methods of identifying rocks is by their method of formation. Igneous rock from melt; metamorphic rock from heat/pressure;sedimentary rock from lithification of sediment or precipitation. Then add in the myriad of possible combinations and percentages of minerals that may comprise the rock, and sometimes the identification of a rock can be a daunting task. Minerals are identified by their chemical composition, their crystalline structure, their specific gravity, hardness, streak, and other physical properties.
A chemical property is a change in what?
There are many different possible property changes in a chemical change. You must post the specific reaction for anyone to tell you exactly.
What causes color in silicate minerals?
The color is derived from the elements in the mineral that accompany the silicon and oxygen in their chemical formula, their exposure to radiation, or the possible inclusion of trace elements or minerals.
What is the likely chemical composition of soot following a fire within a non asbestos containing brick building having Sythetic Mineral fiber insulation?
I do not know the exact/possible chemical composition. It is mainly composed of carbon (which means it needs to include oxygen) so the composition would include C and O.
Do minerals have definite chemical and physical properties?
Yes, it is true; but because minerals are frequently not very pure substances differences in properties exist; also many varieties of a mineral are possible.
Can ions that come from the same chemical compound have different chemical reactions?
Yes. It is possible when the charge on the ions are different. For example the reactions will be different for Fe2+ and Fe3+
Is it possible for a composition reaction to also be a combustion reaction?
A composition reaction (sometimes also called a combination reaction.
Is it possible for atoms of the same chemical element to have different masses?
Yes, different isotopes of the same element have different masses.
Is hardness a change in chemical property?
There are many different possible property changes in a chemical change. You must post the specific reaction for anyone to tell you exactly.
Is it possible to make gold with peanut butter?
No you can not. Gold has different properties, chemicals, and minerals in it than Peanut Butter.
