Question

Coal is a very useful rock that formed over millions of years from the remains of plants. Is coal a mineral?(1 point)

Responses

No, coal is not a mineral because coal can be burned to produce electricity and heat.
No, coal is not a mineral because coal can be burned to produce electricity and heat.

No, coal is not a mineral because coal is made of dead plants.
No, coal is not a mineral because coal is made of dead plants.

Yes, coal is a mineral because all rocks that are useful to people are minerals.
Yes, coal is a mineral because all rocks that are useful to people are minerals.

Yes, coal is a mineral because all rocks are nonliving solid mineral

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Yes, coal is a mineral because it meets the definition of a mineral being a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

Answer 2

not it

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

No, coal is not a mineral. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure. Coal is an organic sedimentary rock composed mainly of plant material.

Answer 4

what is it

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Coal is classified as an organic sedimentary rock, as it is composed primarily of organic material derived from plant remains. It is not considered a mineral because it is not a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure like minerals are.