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What type of bond does carbon form with itself and other elements?
Covalent Bonds
How many bonds can a single carbon atom form?
Four
What elements will carbon form bonds with readily?
Elements with similar electronegativities
What is a catenation?
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What do all organic compounds contain?
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What are the exceptions to all carbon-containing compounds being organic compounds?
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Which of the following compounds is not organic: CH4, CH3OCH3, CO, or BrC3H7?
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Which formula shows the numbers and types of atoms in a molecule but not in the bonds?
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Which formula indicates the numbers and types of atoms in a molecule and the bonding arrangement?
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What is an isomer?
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Which formula is most useful in distinguishing isomers?
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What is a structural isomer?
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What is a geometric isomer?
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What type of bond allows atoms to rotate freely?
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What is a cis geometric isomer?
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What is a trans geometric isomer?
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What are the simplest organic compounds?
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What is a homologous series?
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What is a saturated hydrocarbon?
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What are alkanes?
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What is the general molecular formula for a non-cyclic alkane?
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How many structures are possible in an alkane with three or fewer carbon atoms?
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What are cyclo-alkanes?
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What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
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What are alkenes?
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What is the general molecular formula for a non-cyclic alkene with one double bond?
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What are alkynes?
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What is the general molecular formula for a non-cyclic alkyne with one triple bond?
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What are the suffixes for alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes?
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Hydrocarbons are grouped in a series according to the types of?
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The carbon-hydrogen bonds of alkanes are?
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What is the relationship between molecular size and the strength of the forces of attraction between molecules?
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Alkanes with what molecular mass and London dispersion forces are solids at room temperature?
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What is fractional distillation?
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Which alkene is used to synthesize plastics?
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Which alkyne is used in welding torches?
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What are aromatic hydrocarbons?
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Describe the two resonance structures of benzene.
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What is a functional group?
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What is an alkyl halide?
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What is a hydroxyl group?
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What is an alcohol?
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What is a carbonyl group?
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What is an aldehyde?
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What is a ketone?
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What is a carboxyl group?
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What are the suffixes for alcohol, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids?
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What is an amine?
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What are CFCs?
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Which alcohol is used as a moisturizer?
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What organic compounds are responsible for many odors and flavors?
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Are organic acids strong or weak acids?
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What is the main use of ethers?
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What class of organic compounds contains nitrogen?
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What is a substitution reaction?
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What are some examples of substitution reactions?
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What functional group is formed by an alkane and a halogen in a substitution reaction?
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What is an addition reaction?
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What is hydrogenation?
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What is a condensation reaction?
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What functional groups can combine to form a water molecule in a condensation reaction?
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What is an elimination reaction?
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What are polymers?
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What are monomers?
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What are the two main types of polymers?
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What is an addition polymer?
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What must monomers in addition polymers contain?
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What is a condensation polymer?
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What must monomers in condensation polymers contain?
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Alkane
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Alkene
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Alkyne
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Alkyl Halide
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Alcohol
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Aldehyde
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Ketone
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Carboxylic Acid
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Ester
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Ether
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Given a structural formula, identify the family/class of the organic compound: Amine
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Study Notes
Carbon and Bonds
- Carbon primarily forms covalent bonds with itself and other elements.
- A single carbon atom can form four bonds.
- Carbon readily bonds with elements of similar electronegativities.
Structural Features of Carbon Compounds
- Catenation refers to carbon's ability to create long chains and rings of covalent bonds.
- All organic compounds contain carbon, with exceptions such as oxides and carbonates.
- Carbon monoxide (CO) is a classic example of a non-organic compound despite containing carbon.
Molecular Structure and Isomers
- Molecular Formula indicates the number and types of atoms in a molecule without showing bonds.
- Structural Formula displays how atoms are arranged and bonded.
- Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.
- Structural isomers are constitutional isomers that differ in the connectivity of atoms, while geometric isomers have the same connectivity but differ in spatial arrangement.
Hydrocarbons
- Hydrocarbons are the simplest organic compounds composed solely of hydrogen and carbon.
- They are categorized into saturated (single bonds only, e.g., alkanes) and unsaturated hydrocarbons (contain double or triple bonds, e.g., alkenes, alkynes).
- The general formula for non-cyclic alkanes is CnH2n+2, while unsaturated compounds have different formulas based on their bonding arrangements.
Functional Groups and Their Reactions
- Functional groups are specific groups of atoms that define the chemical reactivity of compounds.
- Examples include hydroxyl (-OH) for alcohols and carbonyl (C=O) for aldehydes and ketones.
- Substitution reactions involve replacing one atom or group in a molecule, typically forming alkyl halides from alkanes and halogens.
- Addition reactions increase saturation—hydrogenation is a specific type that adds hydrogen atoms to unsaturated molecules.
Polymers
- Polymers are large molecules made of many repeating units called monomers.
- Main types include addition polymers (formed from monomers with double bonds) and condensation polymers (formed from monomers with two functional groups).
- Condensation reactions typically produce water as a byproduct.
Common Uses and Properties
- Ethers are commonly used as organic solvents.
- Glycerol, a type of alcohol, is used for moisturizing properties.
- Aromatic hydrocarbons, like benzene, have delocalized electrons and are characterized by six-membered carbon rings.
Key Characteristics of Organic Acids
- Organic acids are generally considered weak acids and include compounds like carboxylic acids.
- These acids commonly feature a carboxyl group (-COOH), giving them distinct properties.
Summary of Organic Compound Classes
- Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes differ in the types of bonds present, with respective suffixes of -ane, -ene, and -yne.
- Functional groups dictate the reaction types and properties of organic compounds, crucial for identifying and classifying different organic families.
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