inorganic compounds Flashcards
organic compounds
organic compounds are generally any chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds
inorganic compounds
organic compounds are generally any chemical compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonds
solvent
able to dissolve other substances
reagent
a substance or compound added to a system to cause a chemical reaction, or added to test if a reaction occurs
macronutrient
Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy and are required in large amounts to maintain body functions and carry out the activities of daily life
micronutrient
a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism
mineral salts
a salt of an inorganic acid or a salt occurring as a mineral (as rock salt)
deficiency disease
a disease caused by the lack of an element in the diet, usually a particular vitamin or mineral