question 7 of 10 the acid test tells whether a mineral is a. an oxide b. a halide c. a carbonate d. a silicate
question 7 of 10 the acid test tells whether a mineral is a. an oxide b. a halide c. a carbonate d. a silicate
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Brief Explanations:
The acid test is commonly used to identify carbonates. Carbonates react with dilute acids to produce carbon - dioxide gas, which can be observed as effervescence. Oxides, halides, and silicates do not typically react with acids in the same characteristic way as carbonates for this simple test.
Answer:
C. a carbonate