Why is calcium inorganic?

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 7/9/2022

It doesn't contain (a) H atom(s), it is ionic, 'made' of carbon dioxide and calcium oxide which are not organic.

Some of the inorganic carbon species are:

carbon dioxide, CO2
carbonic acid, H2CO3
bicarbonate anion, HCO3-
carbonate anion, CO32-

Gerardo Glover ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 3y ago

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Is calcium chloride inorganic or organic?

No; Calcium is the major inorganic component of bones and teeth.

Is calcium an inorganic compound?

No, calcium is inorganic but it is an element, not a compound.

Is calcium sulfate organic or inorganic?

Calcium sulfate is an inorganic compound.

Are calcium and phosphate organic or inorganic?

Calcium phosphates are inorganic compounds.

Inorganic calcium salts?

Some calcium salts are organic, some calcium salts are inorganic.

Is calcium inorganic and organic?

it is inorganic / element

Is calcium hydroxide inorganic?

Yes, calcium hydroxide is inorganic: It does not contain carbon and is not a hydrocarbon derivative.

Is calcium inorganic or organic in nature?

inorganic in nature

Is calcuim organic or inorganic?

calcium is a metal and is inorganic

Is calcium sulfide organic or an inorganic compound?

Inorganic

Is calcium a inorganic?

Calcium is a chemical element not a compound.

Why do you classify calcium as a inorganic?