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Which of the following is a mineral?

a.Water
b.Granite
c.Plastic
d.Charcoal
e.Ice

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Answer: Ice

Step-by-step explanation:

Ice in its liquid form (water) isn't a mineral but Ice is but only if it is naturally occurring, such as snow and glaciers. Ice made in a fridge is not a mineral.

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Final answer:

Ice is considered a mineral because it meets the criteria of being inorganic, naturally occurring, solid, and possesses a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the options provided, ice is considered to be a mineral.

To qualify as a mineral, a substance must generally meet four criteria: it must be inorganic, naturally occurring, solid at room temperature, and have a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure. While water (H2O) does not qualify because it's a liquid, ice fits the criteria if it forms naturally.

Plastic and charcoal are organic and hence not minerals. Granite, although a rock, is composed of a mixture of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.

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