Based on how this sample looks, which term describes the matter that makes up granite? OA. pure substance
OB. element
OC. mixture
OD. compound

C. mixture

Explanation:

A mixture is an impure substance. It has the following properties;

It's composition is indefinite Their constituents retain their identities i.e. physical properties are retained Constituents react differently to changed conditionsThey can easily be separated into constituents by physical methods.

Granite is a rock. A rock is usually formed by a combination of different minerals.

Granite is made up of many compounds and so it is a mixture.

It won't lose or gain electrons if it's a covalent bond it shares the electrons with another atom or atoms. if it is an ionic bond it will lose the 3 electrons on the outer shell and become a positively charged ion.  credit goes to @sunshinebaby of answers.yahoo.com.