Question

The mineral property of cleavage depends on the alignment of

1. Magnetic Mineral Content
2. Atoms
3. Plates
4.Cats

Answer 1

The mineral property of cleavage depends on the alignment of 2. Atoms

Step-by-step explanation:

• Minerals which exhibit this property form crystals upon breaking.
• The property of cleavage is decided by the placement of atoms in the mineral crystal.
• The alignment of atoms is a determining factor of the direction in which the crystal will break when pressure is applied.
• Atoms placed at short distances to each other form strong bonds. Weak bonds are formed between the atoms which are at longer distances.
• When pressure is applied, the mineral crystal will break along the region having weaker bonds.