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First off, an element is just an element; a chemical element is a pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom distinguished by its atomic number, the number of protons in its nucleus (as per wikipedia). An example would be Sodium (Na). This is NOT a compound, nor is it organic.
Carbon is the element that comprises organic compounds. A compound must contain Carbon in order for it to be considered organic.
Organic compounds are compounds that typically are made of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N) and some will include the Halides [Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), and Iodine (I) ].
Note: Carbon dioxide (CO2) gas does not constitute an organic substance, along with carbon monoxide (CO), carbonates and bicarbonates (ie: baking soda, or NaHCO3)
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What type of organic compound is potassium?
Potassium is not an organic compound. It is an element.
What does it mean if a compound is organic?
If a compound is organic, then it contains any compound of carbon and another element or a radical.Source:wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
What kind organic compound is potassium?
Potassium is not an organic compound, it is a pure substance, an element.
Element characteristic of organic compound is?
All organic compounds feature the element carbon.
Is ethanol a element?
no ethanol is not an element. Ethanol is an Organic compound.
What is the difference between a hydrocarbon and a organic compound?
A carbon is an element, while a hyrdocarbon is a compound that has carbon and hydrogen in it.
What element does a compound contain if it is organic?
carbon
Is Florine organic compound?
No Florine is an element.
Is linalool an element?
No: linalool is an organic compound.
What all does organic compound contain?
The element 'C' (Carbon) is present in every organic compound.
Is ammonia an inorganic or organic compound?
it is an inorganc compound like water and salt because it coins any other element but carbon
What element is more likely to be found in an organic compound?
Carbon - the element that defines the chemical word "organic".
