Question

which statement is true about inorganic compounds?
○ they are not made of atoms.
○ they contain carbon.
○ they are not made from living things.
○ they are all elements.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: All matter, including inorganic compounds, is made of atoms. So this is false.
• Option 2: Inorganic compounds typically do not contain carbon - carbon bonds or are not based on carbon chains (unlike organic compounds which are carbon - based). So this is false.
• Option 3: Inorganic compounds are generally not derived from living organisms (while organic compounds are often associated with living things or their products). This statement is true.
• Option 4: Inorganic compounds can be compounds (like \(\ce{H_2O}\), \(\ce{NaCl}\)) and not just elements. So this is false.

Answer:

They are not made from living things.