Coal is made from the remains of dead plants. It is made of carbon and other elements. Is coal a mineral?

Biology

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BabaBlast [244]3 years ago

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Answer:

Yes, because is contains carbon

Explanation:

Coal is mostly carbon with variable amounts of other elements; chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen. Coal is formed when dead plant matter decays into peat and is converted into coal by the heat and pressure of deep burial over millions of years.

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