University:
Missouri State University
Course:
CHM 160 | General Chemistry I
Academic year:

2022
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436

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2
Author:

Carina Becker

Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ Period: _______ Mineral Mania Mineral Uses: 1. Based on current consumption, it is estimated that you-and every other person in the United States-will use more than a _______________ pounds of rocks, minerals and metals in their lifetime. How many pounds of the following will you use? Lead______ Zinc_______ Copper_______ Aluminum____________ Iron_______ Clays______ Salt__________ Stone_______ 2. A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. Match each resource to its uses: Used to make “copper” pennies, brass and nails Used to make fertilizer, paper, film, matches, tires, and drugs Used to make phosphate fertilizer and found in soft drinks Most abundant element used to make containers and deodorants Found in metal alloys for air crafts as well as emeralds Used to produce 56% of electricity in the US Used to make electrical wires, brass, bronze, coins, plumbing and jewelry Used to make arrowheads, spear points, and knives; may be used to start fire Primary source of lead, used to make batteries, fishing weights and the lead shields to protest us during X-rays Primary use is for “sheet rock” or wallboard Native element used to make medicine, glass, and fireworks Used to make fluoride toothpaste, pottery, and hydrofluoric acid Used in dentistry, medicine, jewelry, art, and computers; very malleable (can be made to be thinner than human hair) Primary ore of iron used to produce iron for steel for automobiles, tools, and bridges Composed of calcium carbonate and is used in the construction of homes, sidewalks, bridges, and skyscrapers May be ground up to add “sparkle” to paints and cosmetics Used in the manufacture of computer chips, glass, ceramics, abrasives, and sweeteners Used as food seasoning, water softener, and de-icer Compounds are used in ceramics and glass; may also be used for rocket propellants, batteries, and medicine Used in photography, chemistry, jewelry, coins, mirrors, and silverware ________ Aluminum ________ Antimony ________ Beyllium ________ Coal ________ Copper ________ Flint ________ Fluorite ________ Galena ________ Gold ________ Gypsum ________ Halite ________ Hematite ________ Limestone ________ Lithium ________ Mica ________ Phosphate ________ Silica ________ Silver ________ Sulfur ________ Zinc Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ Period: _______ Fireworks: 1. How many tons of fireworks are used each year? 2. What minerals are used to make the following colors or special effects? Bright greenYellowSilvery white- Orange- Deep red- Gold sparks- Lavendar- Bright flashes- Blues- Silvery-white flashes- Mineral Groups: 1. What is your birthstone? 2. Name 3 minerals that fluoresce under UV light. 3. What is a gemstone? Can all minerals be gemstones? Explain. Minerals and Metals at Home: 1. Choose one room in the house and explain some minerals that are found there with their uses.