Classes of Inorganic Compounds

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What is the definition of an inorganic compound?
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Inorganic compounds are typically compounds that do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, unlike organic compounds.
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What are the main classes of inorganic compounds?
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The main classes include oxides, acids, bases, and salts.
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What is an oxide?
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An oxide is a compound consisting of at least one oxygen atom and one other element.
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Give an example of a commonly known oxide.
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Water (H2O) is a commonly known oxide.
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What defines an acid in terms of inorganic chemistry?
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Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water.
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Provide an example of a strong acid.
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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is an example of a strong acid.
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What distinguishes a base from an acid?
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Bases are substances that accept hydrogen ions or produce hydroxide ions (OH-) in solution.
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Name a common base found in households.
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Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as lye or caustic soda, is a common base.
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What is a salt in terms of inorganic chemistry?
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A salt is a compound formed from the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.
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Give an example of a common salt.
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Sodium chloride (NaCl), or table salt, is a common example.
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How can inorganic compounds generally be distinguished from organic compounds?
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Inorganic compounds typically do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds and often consist of metal and non-metal atoms.
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What is the role of inorganic compounds in industry?
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Inorganic compounds are used in numerous industrial processes, such as catalysts, pigments, coatings, surfactants, and more.
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Can inorganic compounds conduct electricity?
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Some inorganic compounds, like salts in a solution or certain metal oxides, can conduct electricity.
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What is the significance of inorganic compounds in our daily life?
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Inorganic compounds are essential for life and are found in everything from medicines to building materials.
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What is an example of inorganic compounds in agriculture?
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Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is an inorganic compound used as a fertilizer in agriculture.
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