Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What did the word ‘organic’ originally mean?
A
It used to mean ‘derived from plant or animal sources’
2
Q
What did the word inorganic originally mean?
A
It used to mean substances isolated from mineral sources
3
Q
Define organic chemistry
A
The study of the compounds of carbon
4
Q
List the small number of simple compounds that are classified as inorganic compounds even through they contain carbon
(3)
A
Carbon dioxide
Carbon monoxide
Carbonate salts
5
Q
Are the majority of organic compounds ionic or covalent?
A
Almost all organic compounds are covalent compounds
6
Q
Why are almost all organic compounds covalent compound?
A
Since carbon has the ability to form covalent bonds with itself and with other elements
