Question

What is the difference between Organic and Inorganic material? Provide 3 examples of each and identify which one is likely to take the longest to break down in a landfill.

Answer 1

The primary difference between organic vs. inorganic compounds is that organic compounds always contain carbon while most inorganic compounds do not contain carbon. Also, nearly all organic compounds contain carbon-hydrogen or C-H bonds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Inorganic: 1. ammonia 2. all metals 3. calcium

Organic: 1. grass 2. wood 3. flowers

Inorganic materials would take the longest to break down in a landfill.