Organic Compounds Notes
Organic Compounds Compounds (molecules) that contain the element carbon(C) and other elements Other elements in organic compounds: Hydrogen (H) Oxygen (O) Nitrogen (N) Phosphorus (P) Sulfur (S)
Organic Compounds Examples: Glucose (C6H12O6) Methane (CH4) Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) Organic compounds can be found in both living (glucose) and nonliving (carbon dioxide) parts of an ecosystem.
Inorganic Compounds Compounds that do NOT contain the element carbon. Examples: Water (H2O) Table Salt (NaCl) Oxygen (O2) Commonly found in both living (salt) and nonliving (water) parts of an ecosystem.