inorganic compound
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inorganic compound
technicalIn chemistry, this term contrasts with organic compounds (有机化合物). While most inorganic compounds lack carbon, simple carbon-containing compounds like carbonates (CO₃²⁻), cyanides (CN⁻), and carbon oxides (CO, CO₂) are traditionally classified as inorganic.
Shuǐ水
、
yán盐
hé和
èr二
yǎng氧
huà化
tàn碳
dōu都
shì是
cháng常
jiàn见
de的
wú无
jī机
huà化
hé合
wù物
。
Water, salt, and carbon dioxide are all common inorganic compounds.
Wú无
jī机
huà化
hé合
wù物
yǔ与
yǒu有
jī机
huà化
hé合
wù物
zài在
jié结
gòu构
hé和
xìng性
zhì质
shàng上
yǒu有
xiǎn显
zhù著
chā差
yì异
。
Inorganic compounds differ significantly from organic compounds in structure and properties.
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Tàn碳
suān酸
gài钙
suī虽
rán然
hán含
yǒu有
tàn碳
yuán元
sù素
，
dàn但
bèi被
rèn认
wéi为
shì是
wú无
jī机
huà化
hé合
wù物
。
Although calcium carbonate contains carbon, it is classified as an inorganic compound.