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Basically, all organic compounds have carbon and organic chemistry is the study of carbon based comounds. Inorganic generally do not contain carbon (with exceptions being carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, metal carbonates, metal bicarbonates and metal carbides).

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Is a white solid organic or an inorganic substance?

A white solid can be either organic or inorganic depending on its chemical composition. Organic substances contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while inorganic substances do not. Conducting a chemical analysis can help determine whether the white solid is organic or inorganic.


Is nitrogen inorganic?

Yes, nitrogen is considered an inorganic element because it does not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds that are characteristic of organic compounds. Nitrogen is a non-metal element found on the periodic table.


What is the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizers?

In Chemistry, the difference between organic and inorganic, is whether it contains carbon (organic), or not (inorganic). In advertising organic can mean anything at all, but usually means nothing- like putting the fertilizer in a green bag.


Is ice organic or inorganic?

Polarity of a molecule is not related to whether or not a molecule is organic or inorganic. A polar molecule is a molecule that has a slightly negative charge on one portion and a slightly positive charge on another portion; a nonpolar molecule is a molecule that is balanced and neutral throughout. An example of a polar inorganic molecule is water (H2O) - there is a slight positive charge on each of the hydrogen atoms and a slight negative charge on the oxygen atom. An example of a nonpolar inorganic molecule is carbon dioxide (CO2) - this molecule is neutral throughout. An example of a polar organic molecule is isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) - there is a slight negative charge around the hydroxyl group. An example of a nonpolar organic molecule is octane (one of the components of gasoline) - this molecule is neutral throughout.


Explain whether minerals and vitamins are inorganic or organic?

minerals : solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition.vitamins : any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism.-----SAIVIJAYA KRISHNA

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Is a white solid organic or an inorganic substance?

A white solid can be either organic or inorganic depending on its chemical composition. Organic substances contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while inorganic substances do not. Conducting a chemical analysis can help determine whether the white solid is organic or inorganic.


What criteria determine whether a compound is considered organic?

Organic compounds are typically defined by the presence of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms. Compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds are considered organic, while those that do not are classified as inorganic.


Is nitrogen inorganic?

Yes, nitrogen is considered an inorganic element because it does not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds that are characteristic of organic compounds. Nitrogen is a non-metal element found on the periodic table.


Is french toast organic or inorganic?

French toast, and all other foods, are "organic" in the sense that they are composed of carbon molecules. Whether French toast is "organic" in the sense of being all natural without any artificial ingredients or traces of chemical animal feed, preservatives, etc., would depend on whether it was made with organic milk, organic bread and organic eggs. The term "inorganic" is not used to refer to foods with artificial additives.


What is the difference between organic and inorganic fertilizers?

In Chemistry, the difference between organic and inorganic, is whether it contains carbon (organic), or not (inorganic). In advertising organic can mean anything at all, but usually means nothing- like putting the fertilizer in a green bag.


What is the first question you ask yourself when naming a compound?

The first question I ask myself when naming a compound is whether it is an organic or inorganic compound, as this determines the naming conventions to be used. Next, I consider the functional groups or elements present in the compound to ensure accurate representation of its structure. Additionally, I check for any specific rules or guidelines from IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) that apply to the compound's classification.


Is ice organic or inorganic?

Polarity of a molecule is not related to whether or not a molecule is organic or inorganic. A polar molecule is a molecule that has a slightly negative charge on one portion and a slightly positive charge on another portion; a nonpolar molecule is a molecule that is balanced and neutral throughout. An example of a polar inorganic molecule is water (H2O) - there is a slight positive charge on each of the hydrogen atoms and a slight negative charge on the oxygen atom. An example of a nonpolar inorganic molecule is carbon dioxide (CO2) - this molecule is neutral throughout. An example of a polar organic molecule is isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) - there is a slight negative charge around the hydroxyl group. An example of a nonpolar organic molecule is octane (one of the components of gasoline) - this molecule is neutral throughout.


Explain whether minerals and vitamins are inorganic or organic?

minerals : solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition.vitamins : any of a group of organic substances essential in small quantities to normal metabolism.-----SAIVIJAYA KRISHNA