1contain carbon that is
covalently bonded to
non-metals
Organic compounds
2the primary constituents
of all living organisms.
Organic compounds
3It is the study of the formation, synthesis, and properties of
compounds that do not contain carbon- hydrogen bonds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
4used as table salt
Sodium chloride (NaCl)
5used in computer chips and solar cells
Silicon dioxide (SiO2)
6a well-known gemstone
Sapphire (Al2O3)
7Conductivity of organic compounds
Non conductive
8Conductivity of inorganic compounds
Conductive
9Flammability of organic compounds
Generally flammable
10Flammability of inorganic compounds
Not flammable
11Volatility of organic compounds
More volatile
12Volatility of inorganic compounds
Not volatile
13Melting and boiling point of organic compounds
Low
14Melting point and boiling point of inorganic compounds
High
15Usually combines
with H and often
bonds with O, S, N
and P
CARBON
16What is the position of carbon on the periodic table?
Group 4A
17ability to bind to itself
CATENATION
18is able to form 4 covalent
bonds (4 valence electrons)
with other carbon or other
elements
TETRAVALENCY