Neo M.

Durante Chemistry for Engineers (Lecture)

BSCE1-GA October 26, 2021

Assignment:
Give 10 differences or comparisons between organic and inorganic compounds.

Organic Compounds Inorganic Compounds

1. Always contain carbon 1. Most do not contain carbon

2. Include salts, metals, and single-element

2. Usually associated with living organisms
substances

3. Melting and boiling points are low 3. Melting and boiling points are high

4. Insoluble in water 4. Soluble in water

5. Soluble in organic solvents 5. Insoluble in organic solvents

5. Poor conductors of heat and electricity 5. Good conductors of heat and electricity

6. Catches fire easily 6. Does not catch fire easily

7. Formed by covalent bonds 7. Most are formed by ionic bonds

8. Exists in various phases (solid, liquid, gas) 8. Most are solids

9. Generally more complex in nature 9. Mostly minerals, which are not that complex

10. The rate of reaction is slow. 10. The rate of reaction is high.