Question

HOW ARE THE COMPOUNDS CLASSIFIED?

Answer 1

Compounds can be classified according to various criteria:

(A) On the basis of constituent elements –

1) Organic compounds

2) Inorganic compounds

(B) On the basis of bonds in the compound:

1) Ionic compounds

2) Molecular compounds

(C) On the basis of reactivity:

1) Acids

2) Bases

Similarly there can be other criteria for classification of compounds.