Enorgánicos

Enorgánicos refers to substances that lack the fundamental carbon-hydrogen bonds characteristic of organic compounds. This broad classification encompasses a vast array of chemical entities, including elements, simple inorganic salts, oxides, acids, and bases. While the absence of carbon is the primary defining feature, some inorganic compounds may contain carbon atoms, such as carbonates, cyanides, and carbides, but these are still considered inorganic due to their distinct chemical properties and structural differences from organic molecules.

The study of inorganic compounds forms a major branch of chemistry, known as inorganic chemistry. This field investigates the synthesis, structure, properties, and reactions of all chemical elements and their compounds, excluding the vast majority of carbon-containing compounds. Inorganic substances are integral to numerous natural processes and industrial applications. They form the basis of minerals and rocks, are essential components of biological systems, and are utilized in the production of fertilizers, metals, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and many other materials. The classification of a compound as organic or inorganic is generally based on its chemical structure and bonding, though there are some historical and practical exceptions.