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Chem CH5
Chemistry CH5 Types of Compounds
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allotrope | any of two or more molecules of a single element that have different crystalline or molecular structures |
| distillation | the method of separating substances in a mixture by evaporation of a liquid and subsequent condensation of its vapor |
| hydrocarbon | an organic compound that consists of only hydrogen and carbon |
| inorganic compound | a compound that does not contain carbon |
| molecular element | a molecule formed when atoms of the same element bond together |
| organic compound | a compound that contains carbon; a few exceptions exist |