Question

which of the following is a mineral? view available hint(s) water granite plastic ice charcoal

Explanation:

A mineral is a naturally - occurring, inorganic, solid, with a definite chemical composition and ordered internal structure.

• Water is a liquid, so it does not meet the "solid" requirement of a mineral.
• Granite is a rock (a mixture of minerals like quartz, feldspar, etc.), not a single mineral.
• Plastic is a synthetic (man - made) material, so it is not a mineral.
• Ice (solid water, \(H_2O\)) is a naturally - occurring, inorganic, solid with a definite chemical composition and ordered internal structure.
• Charcoal is an organic (derived from plant matter) material, so it is not a mineral.

Answer:

Ice