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What is the main difference in the type of bonding between organic and inorganic compounds?
What is the main difference in the type of bonding between organic and inorganic compounds?
- Organic compounds have metallic bonding, while inorganic compounds have hydrogen bonding.
- Organic compounds have covalent bonding, while inorganic compounds have ionic bonding. (correct)
- Organic compounds have ionic bonding, while inorganic compounds have covalent bonding.
- Organic compounds have hydrogen bonding, while inorganic compounds have van der Waals forces.
Which type of compound is more likely to be a good conductor of electricity?
Which type of compound is more likely to be a good conductor of electricity?
- Inorganic compounds (correct)
- Both organic and inorganic compounds have similar conductivity
- Organic compounds
- Conductivity is not related to the type of compound
Which of the following statements about the solubility of organic and inorganic compounds is correct?
Which of the following statements about the solubility of organic and inorganic compounds is correct?
- Both organic and inorganic compounds have similar solubility patterns in polar and non-polar solvents.
- Organic compounds are generally more soluble in polar solvents like water, while inorganic compounds are more soluble in non-polar solvents.
- Inorganic compounds are generally more soluble in polar solvents like water, while organic compounds are more soluble in non-polar solvents. (correct)
- Solubility of compounds is not related to their organic or inorganic nature.
Why are most organic compounds non-conductors of electricity?
Why are most organic compounds non-conductors of electricity?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of organic compounds?
Which of the following is NOT a common source of organic compounds?
What is the main difference in behavior between sodium chloride (inorganic) and sugar (organic) when heated?
What is the main difference in behavior between sodium chloride (inorganic) and sugar (organic) when heated?
Why are organic compounds generally easier to melt compared to inorganic compounds?
Why are organic compounds generally easier to melt compared to inorganic compounds?
What happens to the chemical structure of organic compounds like sugar when they are heated?
What happens to the chemical structure of organic compounds like sugar when they are heated?
Which type of compounds, when dissolved in water, exhibit free-moving ions that can conduct electricity?
Which type of compounds, when dissolved in water, exhibit free-moving ions that can conduct electricity?
What type of bonding is responsible for the strong structure of inorganic compounds?
What type of bonding is responsible for the strong structure of inorganic compounds?
