PORG LAB 1

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contain carbon that is
covalently bonded to
non-metals
Organic compounds
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the primary constituents
of all living organisms.
Organic compounds
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It is the study of the formation, synthesis, and properties of
compounds that do not contain carbon- hydrogen bonds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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used as table salt
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
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used in computer chips and solar cells
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
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a well-known gemstone
Sapphire (Al2O3)
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Conductivity of organic compounds
Non conductive
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Conductivity of inorganic compounds
Conductive
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Flammability of organic compounds
Generally flammable
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Flammability of inorganic compounds
Not flammable
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Volatility of organic compounds
More volatile
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Volatility of inorganic compounds
Not volatile
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Melting and boiling point of organic compounds
Low
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Melting point and boiling point of inorganic compounds
High
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Usually combines
with H and often
bonds with O, S, N
and P
CARBON
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What is the position of carbon on the periodic table?
Group 4A
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ability to bind to itself
CATENATION
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is able to form 4 covalent
bonds (4 valence electrons)
with other carbon or other
elements
TETRAVALENCY
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