Organic vs Inorganic Compounds

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Questions and Answers

Which element is typically found in organic compounds?

  • Carbon (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Helium
  • Nitrogen

Which of the following compounds is inorganic?

  • Protein
  • Carbohydrate
  • Water (correct)
  • Nucleic acid

What is a characteristic of inorganic compounds?

  • They are only found in living things
  • They contain carbon and hydrogen
  • They are always acidic
  • They do not contain both carbon and hydrogen (correct)

Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?

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What is a key difference between organic and inorganic compounds?

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Study Notes

Organic Compounds

  • Contain carbon and hydrogen
  • Typically derived from living organisms
  • Examples include:
    • Carbohydrates
    • Proteins
    • Lipids
    • Nucleic acids

Inorganic Compounds

  • Do not contain both carbon and hydrogen
  • Examples include:
    • Water
    • Salts
    • Acids
    • Bases

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