Inorganic Chemistry Basics

Study Notes

Branch of chemistry that deals with the study of inorganic compounds, which are typically derived from mineral sources
Inorganic compounds are typically synthesized from mineral sources, such as rocks and minerals, rather than from living organisms

Inorganic compounds often have high melting and boiling points
They are typically solids at room temperature
Inorganic compounds are often ionic or polar covalent compounds
They can be synthesized through various methods, including precipitation, neutralization, and oxidation-reduction reactions

Acids: inorganic compounds that donate a proton (H+)
- Examples: sulfuric acid (H2SO4), hydrochloric acid (HCl)
Bases: inorganic compounds that accept a proton (H+)
- Examples: sodium hydroxide (NaOH), calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
Salts: inorganic compounds formed through the reaction of an acid and a base
- Examples: sodium chloride (NaCl), calcium carbonate (CaCO3)
Oxides: inorganic compounds containing oxygen
- Examples: silicon dioxide (SiO2), aluminum oxide (Al2O3)

Inorganic compounds have a wide range of applications in industries such as:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Materials science
- Electronics
- Energy storage and production
Inorganic compounds are used in various consumer products, including:
- Soaps and detergents
- Fertilizers
- Pigments
- Catalysts

Cement: a mixture of inorganic compounds, including calcium oxide, silicon dioxide, and aluminum oxide, used in construction
Glass: a mixture of inorganic compounds, including silicon dioxide, sodium oxide, and calcium oxide, used in windows and containers
Batteries: inorganic compounds, such as lithium cobalt oxide, are used in the production of battery electrodes

Deals with the study of inorganic compounds, typically derived from mineral sources
Inorganic compounds are synthesized from mineral sources, unlike organic compounds which are derived from living organisms

Typically have high melting and boiling points
Are usually solids at room temperature
Can be ionic or polar covalent compounds
Can be synthesized through various methods, including precipitation, neutralization, and oxidation-reduction reactions

Inorganic compounds have a wide range of applications in industries such as:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Materials science
- Electronics
- Energy storage and production
Used in various consumer products, including:
- Soaps and detergents
- Fertilizers
- Pigments
- Catalysts

Cement: a mixture of inorganic compounds, including calcium oxide, silicon dioxide, and aluminum oxide, used in construction
Glass: a mixture of inorganic compounds, including silicon dioxide, sodium oxide, and calcium oxide, used in windows and containers
Batteries: inorganic compounds, such as lithium cobalt oxide, are used in the production of battery electrodes