To classify each given substance as either organic or inorganic, we need to check the presence of both carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) atoms in their chemical formulas. Organic compounds typically contain both carbon and hydrogen, while inorganic compounds may not contain this combination.
Here are the given substances and their chemical formulas:
1. Ozone [tex]$\left( O_3 \right)$[/tex]
- Formula: [tex]\( O_3 \)[/tex]
- Classification: This compound contains only oxygen atoms and lacks both carbon and hydrogen. Thus, it is inorganic.
2. Methane [tex]$\left( CH_4 \right)$[/tex]
- Formula: [tex]\( CH_4 \)[/tex]
- Classification: This compound contains both carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) atoms. Thus, it is organic.
3. Aluminum hydroxide [tex]$\left( Al(OH)_3 \right)$[/tex]
- Formula: [tex]\( Al(OH)_3 \)[/tex]
- Classification: This compound contains aluminum (Al), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H), but no carbon. Thus, it is inorganic.
4. Butane [tex]$\left( C_4H_{10} \right)$[/tex]
- Formula: [tex]\( C_4H_{10} \)[/tex]
- Classification: This compound contains both carbon (C) and hydrogen (H) atoms. Thus, it is organic.
5. Carbon monoxide [tex]$\left( CO \right)$[/tex]
- Formula: [tex]\( CO \)[/tex]
- Classification: This compound contains carbon (C) and oxygen (O) but lacks hydrogen (H). Thus, it is inorganic.
So, the classifications are:
- Ozone [tex]$\left( O_3 \right)$[/tex]: Inorganic
- Methane [tex]$\left( CH_4 \right)$[/tex]: Organic
- Aluminum hydroxide [tex]$\left( Al(OH)_3 \right)$[/tex]: Inorganic
- Butane [tex]$\left( C_4H_{10} \right)$[/tex]: Organic
- Carbon monoxide [tex]$\left( CO \right)$[/tex]: Inorganic
