Chemistry of Life

• what is an Atom?

  the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of that element
• what is a Molecule

  When two or more atoms combine to form a molecule
• what is an organic molecule?

  molecules that make up living matter and contain carbon and hydrogen, they are made by plants (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and vitamins)
• what is an Inorganic Molecule?

  molecules that are minerals and not biological in origin, they do not contain carbon (water and minerals)
• are vitamins organic or inorganic compounds?

  organic compounds
• is water organic or inorganic compounds?

  inorganic compound
• are minerals organic or inorganic compounds?

  inorganic compounds
• what is a reagent?

  chemical indicator for the presence of a substance