Organic And Inorganic Compounds Flashcards
What are the two main classifications of molecules and compounds?
Inorganic and organic
What elements do organic compounds always contain?
Carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), and sometimes nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P)
What are the five types of organic compounds mentioned?
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic acids
- Vitamins
What characterizes inorganic compounds?
They are not mainly composed of carbon and hydrogen and contain many other elements
What are the inorganic compounds discussed?
- Water
- Minerals
Define ATOM.
Smallest particle of a chemical element
Define ELEMENT.
Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances, composed of atoms with the same atomic number
Define MOLECULE.
Two or more atoms connected by chemical bonds
Define COMPOUND.
Chemical substances made up of 2 or more elements in a fixed ratio
Fill in the blank: Organic compounds are formed by _______.
living organisms
True or False: All organic compounds contain nitrogen and phosphorus.
False
What is the smallest particle of a chemical element?
Atom
What is a compound made up of?
2 or more elements in a fixed ratio
