1. Organic Compounds All of the above compounds are organic!
Which of the following compounds do you think are organic?
vinegar
acetone
alcohol
propane
laundry detergent
rubber
Round-up weed killer
gasoline
cork
polyester
wool
nylon
cotton
motor oil
olive oil
charcoal
wood
plastic
paper
nail polish
leather
All of the above compounds are organic!
Some inorganic compounds include:
table salt
ionic compounds
most “rocks”
all metals
metal alloys
glass
minerals
concrete
clay

2. Organic chemistry is the study of compounds that contain CARBON.
Almost all carbon-containing compounds are organic (both natural and synthetic)
Inorganic compounds generally DO NOT contain carbon
Exceptions: CO, CO2, ionic carbonates (-CO3) are all inorganic

3. Carbon is very versatile due to its 4 valence electrons
Carbon is very versatile due to its 4 valence electrons. (allows for 4 bonds) C
4 H +
Carbon is usually bonded to H, O or other non-metals
Carbon can bond with itself to form long chains of carbon atoms (polymers; eg: petroleum & plastics)
Organic compounds always have C before H in their formulas (eg: CH4)

4. Hydrocarbons Contain only C and H atoms polyethylene C5000H10000
(plastic)
Hydrocarbons are flammable and many are used as fuels
See table 5.8 (page 247 in textbook) or page 96 in workbook

5. Alcohols Contain C, H and O atoms
All alcohols are poisonous and flammable
See table 5.9 (page 248 in textbook) or page 97 in workbook

6. Assignment Homework: Read Workbook Pages 95-97
Complete Workbook Pages 98-99