Is sugar a mineral or non mineral?

Answer 1

sugar is neither. it cannot be categorized this way because it is not an element found on the Periodic Table.

sugar is a type of macromolecule, which is made up of atoms of elements like carbon for example (which can be found on the periodic table and categorized as a metal or non metal)

Answer 2

Not really. The terms metal, nonmetal, and metalloid are sued to describe elements. Glucose is a compound, not an element, so it can't be classed in any of those categories.

Answer 3

Sugar is organic, and therefore not a mineral as defined scientifically.

Answer 4

Sugar is a hydrocarbon, not a metal.

Answer 5

Table sugar is a non metal.

Answer 6

metal