Is Creatine Nitrogenous and Hydrophilic?

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The discussion revolves around the chemical properties of creatine, specifically whether it can be classified as nitrogenous and hydrophilic. Participants explore the definitions and implications of these terms in relation to creatine's chemical structure and formula.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions what makes creatine nitrogenous, referencing its chemical formula C4H9N3O2 and suggesting that nitrogen is central to its structure.
  • Another participant proposes that if hydrogen were the nucleus in a hypothetical formula N2H3O7, it could be considered hydrogenic and oxyphilic.
  • A participant seeks clarification on the meaning of "nitrogenous."
  • One participant asserts that nitrogen is the nucleus of the formula, implying a specific interpretation of nitrogenous.
  • A later reply directly contradicts the previous assertion without providing further explanation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion contains multiple competing views regarding the definitions and implications of nitrogenous and hydrophilic, with no consensus reached among participants.

Contextual Notes

Definitions of terms like "nitrogenous" and "hydrophilic" are not fully explored, and assumptions about chemical bonding and structure remain unresolved.

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Please post this type of questions in HW section using the template.
What makes Creatine Nitrogenous? Its chemical formula is C4H9N3O2
Would it be accurate to assume its also Hydrophillic?
It it considered Nitrogenic because Nitrogen seems to be a nucleus its all bonded to?

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Here is a hypothetical Chemical formula. N2H3O7
If Hydrogen was the "nucleus" it was all bonded to, does that make this chemical Hydrogenic and Oxyphillic?
 
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What does "nitrogenous" mean?
 
I think it means that nitrogen is the element that everything else in the formula is bonded to basically the nucleus of the formula
 

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