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Introduction to Chemistry — CHEMISTRY STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6CHEMISTRYIntroduction to Chemistry3 Marks
Question
Give the basic difference between Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.
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Answer

(a)
Inorganic chemistry includes the study of innumerable elements and compounds.
Including Metals Non-metals
Elements include Sulphur, Phosphorus, Sodium, Potassium
Gases include $SO_2, CO_2, N$
Acids include $HCl, H_2SO_4, HNO_3$​​​​​​​
(b)
Organic chemistry includes the study of specific carbon compounds built up mainly of carbon and hydrogen.
  • Compounds include hydrocarbons e.g., Methane
  • Acids include-acetic acid

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