What is the difference between organic and inorganic compounds?

Organic molecules can be divided into two groups:

• Natural organic molecules:  they are those that synthesize living beings. They are known as  biomolecules , and are the object of study of biochemistry. This group also includes compounds derived from petroleum, such as hydrocarbons.
• Artificial organic molecules:  are substances that do not exist in nature. They are manufactured or synthesized in laboratories or industries. An example of this type of compound are plastics.

Although most organic compounds are produced by living organisms, they can also be formed through other processes that are interfered with by solar radiation, which can provide the energy needed to produce organic compounds from inorganic ones.

Examples of Organic Compounds

In nature there are numerous organic compounds. Some of the most common are:

• Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
• Table sugar or sucrose (C ₁₂ H ₂₂ O ₁₁ )
• Fructose (C6H12O6)
• Methane (CH ₄ )
• _Ethanol ( _C2H6O ) _
• Cellulose (C ₆ H ₁₀ O ₅ )
• Glycerin (C3H8O3)
• Lactose (C12H22O11)

In addition, there are a few organic compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, for example, carbon tetrachloride (CCl ₄ ).

inorganic compounds

Inorganic compounds are those that are made up of different elements. Unlike organic compounds, its main component is not always carbon. Some examples of inorganic compounds are oxides, carbonates, sulfates, and halides.

Generally, organic compounds are produced as a result of different physical phenomena and chemical reactions. For example, through melting, electrolysis, and other processes. In addition, other substances that can give rise to these compounds are solar energy, water and oxygen.

Inorganic compounds are also characterized by having high melting points.

Examples of inorganic compounds

Some common examples of inorganic compounds are:

• Sodium chloride (NaCl) or common salt
• Water ( _H2O )
• Ammonia ( _NH3 )
• Silver Chloride (AgCl)
• Lime (CaO)
• Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO ₃ )
• Silver Chloride (AgCl)
• Iron sulfate (FeSO4)

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