Chapter 21, Problem 21.1TC

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The compounds ${\text{CH}}_4$, $\text{NaCl}$, ${\text{CH}}_3{\text{NH}}_2$, $\text{CO}$ are organic or inorganic is to be classified.

Concept introduction:

A compound is a chemical substance that is composed of atoms connected to each other by chemical bonds. Compounds can be classified as organic and inorganic. The organic compound is the class of compound that has carbon-hydrogen bond or carbon-carbon long chains in their structure. They are derived from plants, animals and living organisms.

Inorganic compounds are those compounds that consist of other elements than carbon or have no carbon-carbon bond in their structure. They are derived from minerals.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Everyday definition of the term organic with an example of its use is to be determined and comparison with the chemical definition is to be done.

Concept introduction:

Compounds can be classified as organic and inorganic. The organic compound is the class of compound that has carbon-hydrogen bond or carbon-carbon long chains in their structure. They are derived from plants, animals and living organisms.