1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
n200080 [17]
4 years ago
13

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

Biology
2 answers:
soldier1979 [14.2K]4 years ago
6 0

Minerals are naturally-formed substances that have a specific chemical properties: abiogenic (minerals are not produced by or derived from living organisms,  non-organic in origin), stable at room temperature (i.e. at 25 degrees C) , are represented by a known chemical formula , have an ordered atomic arrangement/structure. Coal is not classified as a mineral because it is an organic substance. Correct answer: D (coal is formed from the remains of dead plants and animals).

Marta_Voda [28]4 years ago
6 0
<span>D No, because it is an organic substance. </span>A mineral is "a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence", therefore coal<span> is not a </span>mineral<span> because it is organic, and </span>minerals<span> are inorganic. </span>
You might be interested in
Pode esterilizar plásticos na estufa?<br> Pode esterilizar vidros na autoclave?
maria [59]
No coloque ningún plástico en el horno, incluidas las cestas o bandejas de plástico para sostener la cristalería. Las esporas de las bacterias son muy resistentes al calor y no se eliminan por ebullición a presión atmosférica. En el aula, se puede usar una enlatadora a presión para esterilizar líquidos.
3 0
3 years ago
What causes the weather conditions using what we learned.
miv72 [106K]

Answer:

The sun's solar radiation and the wind's movements.

Explanation:

The heat from the sun and air movement is responsible for the weather on Earth. All-weather takes place in the lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, which is a gaseous layer that surrounds the planet. The heat of the sun causes the air in this layer to warm to various temperatures in different regions.

8 0
3 years ago
The term gymnosperm refers to plants _____.
adell [148]
That would refer to naked seeds :)
5 0
3 years ago
The processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration are complementary. During these energy conversions, some energy is
Nataly_w [17]

Answer:

E I think is the correct answer but in not 100% positive

Explanation:

6 0
3 years ago
Which of these statements best explains why trees in a forest do not grow very close to one another?
seraphim [82]

Answer:

Can you show the options

7 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • Chemical bonds
    5·1 answer
  • Which of the following best represents the relationship of the concentration of hydrogen ions between water, vinegar, and ammoni
    5·2 answers
  • Should we put animals to unnatural and painful situations in the pursuit of knowledge
    5·1 answer
  • In this figure, which amino acid is specified by the mRNA code CCC?*
    5·1 answer
  • Is it good to use laxitives to lose weight?
    15·2 answers
  • When the pericardium fills with blood, it produces a condition called cardiac tamponade, which can be rapidly lethal. why is thi
    9·1 answer
  • Why would an unprotected traveler's blood boil in the mesosphere?
    5·1 answer
  • Which gland is responsible for how fast your bones muscles and organs grow?
    15·1 answer
  • Which characteristic do all protists have?
    5·2 answers
  • Meaning of <br> biology and living things
    8·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!