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Organic Chemistry is the study of carbon containing compounds. Which may include numerous important compounds, just to name a few of them, are methane (natural gas), sugar, and aspirin, most biological compounds are organic. Inorganic Compounds deals with compounds found primarily in the nonliving parts of the earth which are for instance; rocks, water and air. I will be distinguishing between organic and inorganic and their characteristics. I will also be including their properties, which represent them. Organic Chemistry is the study of carbon containing compounds. As said before, but what exactly is an organic compound? Organic compounds always contain carbon, and they are usually combustible. Organic compounds contain atoms of one or more elements. Carbon atoms are unusual because they can form chemical bonds in many different ways, both with other carbon atoms and with other chemical elements. As a result, many kinds of carbon-containing compounds are possible. Scientist has identified several million organic compounds. A large number of simple organic compounds are obtained from plant and animal sources. For example, petroleum and natural contain many hydrocarbons from the remains of organisms that lived million years ago. Ethanol, a kind of alcohol, is formed by the fermentation of fruits, grains, and vegetables. Other organic compounds in living matter include amino acids, sugars, and nucleic acids. Here are some comparisons on organic and inorganic compounds: organic compound, always contain carbon, are generally non-electrolytes, are usually combustible and they usually have low melting and boiling points. Inorganic compounds, rarely contain carbon, they often contain ionic bonds, are noncombustible, and are often electrolytes.
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