Understanding Organic and Inorganic Compounds

This video tutorial from Moomoomath and Science explains the differences between organic and inorganic compounds. Organic compounds, typically found in living organisms, contain carbon and are often complex, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. In contrast, inorganic compounds generally do not contain carbon and are simpler, with exceptions like carbon dioxide, carbides, carbonates, and cyanides. The video concludes by summarizing these distinctions.

What element is commonly found in organic compounds?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

Which of the following is NOT an example of an organic compound?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Water

What are nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA classified as?

• Proteins

• Inorganic compounds

• Organic compounds

• Carbohydrates

Which of the following is a group of organic compounds found in living things?

• Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Salts

• Metals

What is a common feature of organic compounds?

• They are always simple

• They are always inorganic

• They are often large and complex

• They do not contain carbon

What is a characteristic of inorganic compounds?

• They are complex

• They contain carbon

• They are always large

• They are usually simple

Which of the following is an exception to the rule that inorganic compounds do not contain carbon?

• Carbon dioxide

• Water

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen