What is Inorganic compound?
An '''inorganic compound''' is a [[chemical compound]] that does not have [[carbon–hydrogen bond]]s that is, it is ''not'' an [[organic compound]]. That means it is not a [[carbon]]-based compound. == Types of inorganic compounds == The division between the two types of compound is not absolute. Some carbon-containing compounds are traditionally considered inorganic. Many chemicals in nature are not compounds, but are [[ion]]s. [[Sodium]], [[chloride]], and [[phosphate]] ions are essential for life, as are some inorganic molecules such as [[nitrogen]], [[carbon dioxide]], [[water]] and [[oxygen]]. Aside from these simple ions and molecules, virtually all compounds covered by [[biochemistry]] contain carbon and can be considered [[Organic chemistry|organic]] or organometallic. Major types of inorganic compounds may include: * [[Mineral]]s, such as [[salt]], [[asbestos]], [[silicate]]s, ... * [[Alloy]]s, like [[brass]], [[bronze]], ... * Most compounds involving non-metallic elements, like [[silicon]], [[phosphorus]], [[chlorine]], [[oxygen]], for example [[water]] == Related pages == *[[Inorganic chemistry]] [[Category:Chemical compounds]] {{chem-stub}}