Multiple Choice
Which of the following best explains why chemicals are more stringently regulated in Europe than in the United States?
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Chemical Properties
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Which of the following is NOT an inorganic household chemical?
A
Bleach (NaClO)
B
Table salt (NaCl)
C
Vinegar (CH_3COOH)
D
Baking soda (NaHCO_3)
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Understand the difference between inorganic and organic compounds: Inorganic compounds generally do not contain carbon-hydrogen (C-H) bonds, while organic compounds do.
Examine each chemical given: Bleach (NaClO), Table salt (NaCl), and Baking soda (NaHCO_3) are all inorganic compounds because they do not contain C-H bonds.
Look at Vinegar (CH_3COOH): This compound contains carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, which classifies it as an organic compound.
Conclude that Vinegar (CH_3COOH) is the only organic compound among the options, making it the one that is NOT an inorganic household chemical.
Summarize that the key to solving this problem is identifying the presence or absence of carbon-hydrogen bonds to distinguish organic from inorganic compounds.
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