General terms Flashcards
1
Q
What are inorganic compounds?
A
Do not contain carbon bonded to hydrogen
Examples: water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen gas
2
Q
What are organic compounds?
A
Are based on carbon
Contain carbon bonded to hydrogen
Examples: carbohydrates, proteins and lipids
3
Q
What are micronutrients?
A
Inorganic nutrients needed in minute (trace) amounts
Examples: copper and zinc
4
Q
What are macronutrients?
A
Inorganic ions needed in small amounts
Examples: magnesium, iron, phosphate and calcium
5
Q
What is an atom?
A
Contains electrons, protons and neutrons
6
Q
What is an element?
A
Consists of only one type of atom
7
Q
What is a molecule?
A
2 or more atoms joined together
Atoms can be the same or different
8
Q
What is a compound?
A
Consists of more than one type of atom
2 or more elements joined together
