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In the context of the word 'evacuate', the root 'vac' is derived from Latin. What does the root 'vac' mean?
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1. Intro to General Chemistry
Classification of Matter
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Which of the following compounds is classified as inorganic?
A
C6H12O6
B
C2H5OH
C
KH2PO4
D
CH3COOH
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Understand the difference between organic and inorganic compounds: Organic compounds primarily contain carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, often forming chains or rings. Inorganic compounds generally do not have carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds and include salts, minerals, and metals.
Examine each compound given: C6H12O6 (glucose) contains carbon and hydrogen bonded together, so it is organic.
C2H5OH (ethanol) also contains carbon-hydrogen bonds and is classified as an organic compound.
CH3COOH (acetic acid) contains carbon-hydrogen bonds and is an organic acid.
KH2PO4 (potassium dihydrogen phosphate) is a salt composed of potassium (K), hydrogen (H), phosphorus (P), and oxygen (O) without carbon-hydrogen bonds, so it is classified as an inorganic compound.
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