Elements
Building a House Out of Minerals A roof is a barrier to snow and rain. What mineral is used in clay singles to cover the plywood sheets on the roof? ___________________.
Scientific Method Raise question Gather data. Scientific Method Raise question Gather data Form hypothesis Test and modify hypothesis.
The Stuff of the Universe What is nature “made of”? Horsehead nebula in Orion.
Materials Considerations in Photoemission Detectors S W McKnight C A DiMarzio.
“Stuff” of the Universe The Raw Materials for Planets, Rocks and Life.
What is a mineral? Solid Forms naturally Not formed by living things Has a crystal shape Has a chemical composition.
Chapter 2: Minerals 2.1 – Matter 2.2 – Minerals 2.3 – Properties of Minerals.
Organic Compounds
Geologic Time Scale
Materials Considerations in Photoemission Detectors
Lecture 3 Minerals What are minerals? Basic chemistry: a quick reminder Physical properties of minerals Rock-forming minerals.