Question

1. using the table, what are 3 minerals you have used in the past week and what form were they in? mineral name how you used it calcite in toothpaste halite as salt in food quartz in computer 2. the following substances/items are not minerals. why? name or describe which of the criteria to be a mineral these substances violate. 3. the table above does not show all of the uses for the minerals listed. through your own research or personal knowledge, find one additional use for 2 of the minerals above. for example (and you cannot use this one!), copper is also used to make pipes. quartz used in making glass halite wn

Explanation:

Step1: Answer question 1

Calcite in toothpaste, halite as salt in food, quartz in computer.

Step2: Answer question 2

Minerals are naturally - occurring, inorganic, solid, with a definite chemical composition and a regular internal structure. Organic substances violate the inorganic criterion.

Step3: Answer question 3

Quartz is used in making glass. Halite can be used for water softening.

Answer:

1. Calcite in toothpaste, halite as salt in food, quartz in computer.
2. Organic substances violate the inorganic criterion for minerals.
3. Quartz used in making glass, halite used for water softening.