Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The compounds
Concept introduction:
A compound is a chemical substance that is composed of atoms connected to each other by
Inorganic compounds are those compounds that consist of other elements than carbon or have no carbon-carbon bond in their structure. They are derived from minerals.
(b)
Interpretation:
Everyday definition of the term organic with an example of its use is to be determined and comparison with the chemical definition is to be done.
Concept introduction:
Compounds can be classified as organic and inorganic. The organic compound is the class of compound that has carbon-hydrogen bond or carbon-carbon long chains in their structure. They are derived from plants, animals and living organisms.
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