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It's arbitrary (and some chemicals are classed as both);
but in general organic contains carbon molecules and/or those related to life. It is the chemistry of carbon containing compounds.
Inorganic is everything else and generally do not contain carbon (with some exceptions).
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What the difference between geometric and organic shapes?
geometric shapes are based on mathematical principles like square, triangle, circle etc organic shapes are those found in nature like plant, pebble, cloud etc
Does introduction to chemistry involve algebra?
Yes, but as you get more into chemistry at higher levels, algebra will not be of any use to you(i.e organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, etc).
What are the positives and negatives to incineration of trash?
Positives: cheap; eliminates the need for landfills; turns trash into thermal energy and thus electrical powerNegatives: pollutants can affect air quality; only applicable to organic materials; organic materials could be used for other purposes such as fertilizing soil; NIMBY - undesirable aesthetically
Which naturally occurring radioisotopes would be most useful in dating objects is thought to be millions of years old?
It depends on what material you are trying to date. For example, carbon 14 is absorbed by living things and so is good for dating organic matter but is useless for dating inorganic matter.
Is a square a regular or organic shape?
No, a square is not a regular shape. However, it is considered to be an organic shape. Another organic shape is the prism.
What is the difference between an organic substance and inorganic?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not.
THE DIFFERence between organic and inorganic compounds?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not.
What is the difference between inorganic and organic sunscreen?
nothing
What are the significant difference between organic and inorganic compound?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not (though there are some exceptions).
What is the difference between producers and decomposers?
producers are plants that make food for themselves by photosynthesis and decomposers convert organic matter into inorganic materials.
What are the difference between organic and inorganic molecules?
An organic molecule contains carbon, whereas an inorganic molecule does not.
What are the difference between organic and inorganic compounds in terms density?
one has "in" in the organic. therefore the inorganic is much heavy for the use of having "in" infront of "organic"
What are the fundamental difference between organic and inorganic chemicals in the body?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not (though there are some exceptions).
What is the difference between organic and inorganic compounds based on structure?
Basically, organic compounds have carbon. Inorganic do not (though there are some exceptions).
How do inorganic and organic materials make good soil?
because there is a balance between them
Are ionic organic compounds and inorganic compounds the same?
No. The difference between an organic and an inorganic compound, ionic or otherwise, is that an organic compound contains carbon bonded with hydrogen while an inorganic compound does not.
Are cans inorganic or organic?
Cans are typically made from inorganic materials such as aluminum or steel. These materials do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds like organic compounds do.
