Inorganikas

Inorganikas is a term that refers to chemical compounds that are not organic. Organic compounds are generally defined as those containing carbon, typically bonded to hydrogen, and often other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens. Inorganic compounds, by contrast, encompass a vast array of substances that do not fit this carbon-hydrogen framework. This includes elements, salts, acids, bases, and many oxides. While traditionally defined by the absence of carbon, some carbon-containing compounds like carbonates, cyanides, and oxides of carbon are classified as inorganic due to their chemical properties and historical classification. The study of inorganic chemistry is a broad field covering the synthesis, properties, and applications of these compounds, which are fundamental to many natural processes and industrial applications. Examples range from common table salt (sodium chloride) to complex transition metal complexes used in catalysis. The distinction between organic and inorganic chemistry is not always absolute, with some areas of overlap and interdisciplinary study.