EXPERIMENT 1

A comparison of Organic and Inorganic Compounds

OBSERVATION AND RESULT

Physical Properties

Physical State Color Odor Ignition

Characteristics
Ethanol Liquid Colorless Vinous Odor Flammable
Sodium Crystalline Solid White Odorless Not flammable
carbonate
Toluene Liquid Colorless Aromatic Flammable
Sodium Crystalline Solid White Odorless Non-flammable
chloride
Sugar Crystalline Solid White Odorless Flammable
(under the right
conditions)
Sodium Solid Greenish-yellow Household Non-flammable
hypochlorite bleach.
Acetic Acid Liquid Colorless Strong Flammable
vinegar-like
odor
Ammonium Crystalline Solid White Odorless Non-flammable
chloride