Definitions
- Referring to a black or brownish-black combustible mineral substance. - Talking about a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived and died millions of years ago. - Describing a solid fuel used for heating, cooking, and generating electricity.
- Referring to a black, porous, and lightweight form of carbon produced by heating wood or other organic materials in the absence of air. - Talking about a fuel source used for cooking, grilling, and art. - Describing a substance used for purifying water, absorbing odors, and treating poisonings.
List of Similarities
- 1Both coal and charcoal are black in color.
- 2Both can be used as fuel sources.
- 3Both have been used by humans for various purposes for centuries.
What is the difference?
- 1Formation: Coal is formed from the remains of plants over millions of years, while charcoal is produced by heating wood or organic materials in the absence of air.
- 2Usage: Coal is primarily used for heating, generating electricity, and industrial purposes, while charcoal is commonly used for cooking, grilling, and art.
- 3Composition: Coal is a fossil fuel composed mainly of carbon, while charcoal is almost pure carbon.
- 4Density: Coal is denser and heavier than charcoal, which is lightweight and porous.
- 5Availability: Coal is a non-renewable resource found in mines, while charcoal can be produced from renewable sources like wood.
Remember this!
Coal and charcoal are both black substances used as fuel sources. However, they differ in their formation, usage, composition, density, and availability. Coal is a fossil fuel formed from ancient plants and is primarily used for heating and generating electricity. On the other hand, charcoal is produced by heating wood and is commonly used for cooking, grilling, and art.
