Lecture Notes: Organic vs. Inorganic Compounds

Introduction

• Speaker: Michelle Glass
• Topic: Differences between inorganic and organic compounds
• Context: Chapter 2 of the course

Organic Compounds

• Definition: Molecules or compounds based on carbon and hydrogen
  • Examples: Found in cells
  • Significance: Important part of our diet
  • Consumption: Occurs when eating plant and animal cells
  • Purpose: Used to build our own organic compounds

Inorganic Compounds

• Definition: Compounds not carbon-hydrogen based
  • Can contain carbon (e.g., carbon dioxide)
  • Can contain hydrogen (e.g., water)
  • Not typically combined carbon-hydrogen molecules
• Importance: Essential for our bodies
  • Source: Environment (e.g., atmosphere, drinking)
• Classes of Inorganic Compounds:
  1. Water
  2. Salts
  3. Acids and Bases

Conclusion

• Upcoming videos will cover each class of inorganic compounds in detail
• Reminder to take care of yourself and others

These notes cover the main ideas and topics discussed about organic and inorganic compounds, highlighting their definitions, examples, significance, and classifications.