Hi,
Is there a typo on your web page: An Introduction to Organic Chemistry?
Directly following this paragraph there is a table:
These are simple molecules containing only a few atoms. Most Inorganic molecules are small. Below are a few common inorganic substances with their formulas.
In the table there are several compounds that HAVE carbon. But we know from earlier: In Chemistry, an Organic compound is one containing Carbon atoms. I'm confused. Please clear this up for me. I am trying to learn.
KryssTal Reply: Simple Carbon compounds like Carbon Dioxide or Calcium Carbonate are inorganic. The more complex Carbon compounds are Organic. I hope this helps.
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KryssTal Reply:
Hello. Thank you for your kind comments. I always enjoy feedback.
You are absolutely correct about fluorine. It has now been corrected. Well spotted.