Right Answer is: Organic solvents always contain the element carbon. Inorganic solvents don’t contain the element carbon. The most common solvent, water, is an example of an inorganic solvent. There are many more organic solvents than inorganic solvents.

1a(1) : being or composed of matter other than plant or animal : mineral. (2) : forming or belonging to the inanimate world. b : of, relating to, or dealt with by a branch of chemistry concerned with substances not usually classed as organic.

Inorganic compound, any substance in which two or more chemical elements (usually other than carbon) are combined, nearly always in definite proportions. Compounds of carbon are classified as organic when carbon is bound to hydrogen. See chemical compound: Inorganic compounds.

Inorganics include salts, metals, substances made from single elements and any other compounds that don’t contain carbon bonded to hydrogen. Some inorganic molecules do, in fact, contain carbon.

Cyanides, bicarbonates, carbonates, and some other carbon-containing compounds were classified as “inorganic” because of their source: they can be obtained in large quantity from minerals. Compounds that are considered organic must contain carbon bound to hydrogen and possibly other elements.

Inorganic Foods use synthetics during the production process. These synthetics commonly include chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Proponents of inorganic foods, therefore, maintain that these food items safely use modern technology to produce more cost effective food products.

Soap, which is an organic compound is made up of fatty acids and glycerol, which in turn contain carbon in them as the basic constituent. Thus, we find that an organic compound is made up from two other organic compounds.

“Organic chemistry” is the study of compounds of carbon. Most sand you find in deserts consists of silicon dioxide (quartz), and therefore can be classified as “inorganic”.

Signs of healthy soil include plenty of underground animal and plant activity, such as earthworms and fungi. Soil that is rich in organic matter tends to be darker and crumbles off of the roots of plants you pull up. A healthy, spread-out root system is also a sign of good soil.

Soils usually contain inorganic material of three sizes: sand, which ranges in diameter from 0.2 to 2 millimetres; silt, between 0.02 and 0.002 millimetres in diameter; and clay, which is less than 0.002 millimetres.

Silt, clay and sand are the three main types of soil. Loam is actually a soil mixture with a high clay content, and humus is organic matter present in soil (particularly in the top organic “O” layer), but neither are a main type of soil.

Here is a break down of the common traits for each soil type:

• Sandy soil. Sandy Soil is light, warm, dry and tend to be acidic and low in nutrients.
• Clay Soil. Clay Soil is a heavy soil type that benefits from high nutrients.
• Silt Soil.
• Peat Soil.
• Chalk Soil.
• Loam Soil.

Uses of Soil

• Agriculture: Soil is fertile and has the vital nutrients needed to support plant growth for human and animal needs like food and clothing.
• Medicinal: Soils can be used to make medicine.
• Cosmetic Products:
• Waste Decay:
• Pottery:
• Building:

loam

A soil can be considered ‘good’ when it has particular levels of sand, clay, organic matter and another ingredient called silt. This ‘good’ soil has a name and that is loam.

Pick a medium Coarse sand or gravel is typically used because they allow for aeration of the roots. Gravel also has gaps which allow for drainage. Before using these materials, it is best to wash them, to remove impurities.

Usually when used for plants, sand consists of both large and small particles. If you have difficulty finding horticultural sand, you can substitute horticultural grit or builders’ sand. Although the substances may not be exactly the same, all can be used to improve soil drainage.

Sand adds air space to a potting mix. Because it is heavier than other ingredients, sand is a good choice for top-heavy plants that might tip over. Compost. Compost is cheaper than traditional ingredients, holds water well, provides nutrients, and can be produced at home.

As you can see, play sand is very fine, contains no pebbles. It’s great for little kids, very easy on the knees, hands and elbows. But not really good for rooting cuttings because it holds too much water and stays too wet. Why play sand is not good for rooting cuttings.

Fine sand, such as play sand, ranges from 0.10 to 0.25 millimeters in size. Its small particle size compacts easily, making it unsuited for drainage projects.