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Which mineral group is composed of compounds that contain atoms of sulfur and one or more metals?

O A. Phosphates
O B. Sulfates
O C. Sulfides
O D. Silicates

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Answer:C. Sulfides

Explanation: sulfides are minerals composed of compounds that contain atoms of sulfur and one or more metals

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Answer:

The answer to your questions is: C. Sulfides

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Phosphates these compounds do not have sulphur, they are composed by phosphate and oxygen, So this answer is wrong.

B. Sulfates are formed by sulphur and oxygen, not for a metal, then this is not the right answer.

C. Sulfides are molecules formed by a metal and sulphur, this is the anwser to the question.

D. Silicates are formed by sillicon and oxygen, this option is incorrect.

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