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Why are many organic compounds liquids or gas at room temperature?
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The physical state is based on the Intermolecular forces (IMF).
Many organic compounds are non polar and have weak IMF's. They would likely be a gas. If the compound is polar, it would likely be a liquid.
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Does organic compound decompose at high temperature?
The decomposition temperature depends on the compound. But many organic compounds do decompose on heating.
What is voc paint?
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Why are macromolecules considered to be organic compounds?
Organic molecules are molecules that contain hydrogen and carbon. Macromolecules are considered to be organic compounds because they are made up of many carbon and hydrogen atoms put together.
Why gasoline can dissolve sticky stuff?
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Many organic compounds have low melting points and low boiling points. As a result, they are liquids or gases at room temperature.
Does organic compound decompose at high temperature?
The decomposition temperature depends on the compound. But many organic compounds do decompose on heating.
What is voc paint?
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Do compounds exist only in powder form?
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Who founded organic compounds?
Many organic compounds are natural products.
What are the properties of organic compound?
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Why organic liquid must be dried before IR spectrum is run?
many solvents are IR active. Organic liquids may have solvents in them if not dried properly and these solvents may interfere with the IR spectrum of the liquid compounds
What do many organic compounds have?
They have most of the compounds found in your body or earth
Which type of substance is soft has low melting point and is a poor conductor of electricity?
Examples are many organic compounds.
What is the difference in the solubility of organic and inorganic compounds in water and in organic solvents?
In general, inorganic compounds will dissolve in polar or inorganic solvents such as water, whereas organic compounds will dissolve in organic solvents. However there are many exceptions to these.
What is a property of many organic liquids?
They have strong odors.
Are there organic or inorganic compounds?
There are many of both.
