What's the difference? こと vs もの

こと vs. もの

Both of these words mean thing; こと is used for intangible things like ideas and activities, while もの is used for tangible things (physical objects).

食べることが好きです。 食べるものがありません。

Taberu koto ga suki desu. Taberu mono ga arimasen.

I like to eat. (literally I like the eating thing) There is nothing to eat.