Textbook Problem

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What is vitalism? Why did vitalism become a popular belief?

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The term “vitalism” is to be defined and reason for its popularity is to be described.

Concept introduction:

The compounds that consist of carbon atoms are considered organic compounds and the study of these carbon consisting compounds is known as organic chemistry.

The compound without a carbon atom is considered an inorganic compound and the study of these compounds is known as inorganic chemistry.

Explanation of Solution

Vitalism is regarded as a popular belief because scientists were unable to produce organic compounds. Thus, it is considered that living systems c...