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What is the percentage of carbon present in the earth's crust?

  • 0.05%
  • 0.03%
  • 0.02% (correct)
  • 0.1%

    • Which property distinguishes carbon compounds from ionic compounds?

  • Ability to conduct electricity in solution
  • High melting and boiling points
  • Formation of ionic bonds
  • Low melting and boiling points (correct)

    • Why is carbon considered a versatile element?

  • It is abundant in the earth's crust.
  • It forms bonds with many different elements. (correct)
  • It has high electrical conductivity.
  • It exists only in one elemental form.

    • What are carbon compounds primarily poor at compared to ionic compounds?

    <p>Conducting electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond is primarily involved in carbon compounds?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of carbon in the atmosphere?

    <p>0.03% carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is NOT primarily composed of carbon?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of products result from burning a compound containing carbon?

    <p>Carbon dioxide and water vapor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason carbon primarily forms covalent bonds?

    <p>It has four valence electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed when two oxygen atoms share four electrons?

    <p>Double bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many valence electrons does hydrogen have?

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following compounds is formed by the sharing of valence electrons?

    <p>CH4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely reason carbon does not form C4- anions easily?

    <p>High energy requirement to gain electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a molecule with a triple bond?

    <p>Three pairs of shared electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the nature of bonds in covalent compounds?

    <p>Weak intermolecular forces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does chlorine form a diatomic molecule (Cl2)?

    <p>It has seven valence electrons and needs one more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the compound containing one carbon and four hydrogen atoms?

    <p>CH4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physical property distinguishes diamond from graphite?

    <p>Graphite is smooth and slippery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronic configuration of carbon?

    <p>2, 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the atomic structure of nitrogen when it forms a triple bond?

    <p>It shares three pairs of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about covalent bonds is true?

    <p>They involve the sharing of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a compound formed by shared valence electrons?

    <p>Ammonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes the melting and boiling points to increase in homologous series?

    <p>Increased molecular mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main factor that determines the chemical properties of compounds in a homologous series?

    <p>Functional group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you modify the name of a carbon chain if the functional group suffix begins with a vowel?

    <p>Drop the final ‘e’</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What suffix is used for naming ketones in organic compounds?

    <p>-one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct name for the compound CH3—CH2—Br?

    <p>Bromoethane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of flame is produced by saturated hydrocarbons during combustion?

    <p>Blue, clean flame</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the carbon compound has a triple bond, what suffix is used in its name?

    <p>-yne</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a carboxylic acid?

    <p>Propanoic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon?

    <p>A yellow flame with soot is produced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group suffix indicates the presence of an alcohol?

    <p>-ol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced when carbon compounds combust in oxygen?

    <p>Carbon dioxide and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for a family of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties?

    <p>Homologous series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following processes can lead to the formation of pollutants such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen?

    <p>Combustion of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of carbon allows for the vast number of compounds with diverse structures?

    <p>Stability of carbon bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unique ability of carbon that allows it to form a diverse range of compounds?

    <p>Catenation capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes saturated carbon compounds from unsaturated carbon compounds?

    <p>Only single bonds between carbon atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is represented by the structure C-60?

    <p>Fullerene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the bonding structure of diamond differ from that of graphite?

    <p>Each carbon atom in diamond is bonded to four others, while in graphite, to three.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond allows carbon to form long chains or rings in its compounds?

    <p>Covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of carbon is primarily responsible for the stability of its compounds?

    <p>Small atomic size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about organic compounds is true?

    <p>They are primarily based on carbon and its compounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural feature of graphite that allows it to conduct electricity?

    <p>Free-moving electrons between layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do compounds of carbon tend to be more stable than those of larger atoms?

    <p>Carbon has a smaller nucleus that holds electrons better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the electron dot structure of ethane (C2H6)?

    <p>Each carbon atom is bonded to four surrounding atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes fullerenes in relation to other forms of carbon allotropes?

    <p>They have spherical structures like C-60.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature differentiates the structure of methane from that of ethane?

    <p>Methane has only one carbon atom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes compounds that have only single bonds between carbon atoms?

    <p>Saturated compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement accurately reflects the concept of catenation in carbon?

    <p>Catenation allows for the formation of various chain lengths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of adding methanol to industrial ethanol?

    <p>To make it unfit for drinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is commonly referred to as glacial acetic acid?

    <p>A concentrated solution of acetic acid that freezes in cold climates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which reaction demonstrates the process of esterification?

    <p>Ethanoic acid and ethanol with concentrated sulfuric acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is produced when ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydroxide?

    <p>Sodium ethanoate and water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the saponification process?

    <p>Hydrolysis of an ester into acid and alcohol.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does ethanoic acid react with carbonates?

    <p>It yields a salt, carbon dioxide, and water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes carboxylic acids from mineral acids like HCl?

    <p>Carboxylic acids are weak acids and do not completely ionize.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of micelles formed by soap in water?

    <p>One end of the soap is hydrophilic and the other is hydrophobic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you mix vinegar and cooking oil in a test tube?

    <p>Two separate layers will form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What product is obtained when ethanoic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate?

    <p>Sodium acetate and water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the role of soap in cleaning oily dirt?

    <p>Soap forms micelles that trap oil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of ethanol as an industrial solvent?

    <p>For cleaning and sterilization purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of adding acidic substances to alcohol during the preparation of esters?

    <p>It speeds up the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of treating esters with sodium hydroxide?

    <p>Production of alcohol and sodium salt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process leads to the formation of coal?

    <p>Decay of terrestrial plants under pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of oxidising agents like potassium permanganate in chemical reactions?

    <p>To add oxygen to other substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are vegetable oils considered 'healthy' compared to animal fats?

    <p>They contain unsaturated fatty acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of saturated hydrocarbons in chemical reactions?

    <p>They are generally unreactive with most reagents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction occurs when ethanol is converted to ethanoic acid?

    <p>Oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to potassium permanganate when it is added to ethanol and excess is present?

    <p>The color remains unchanged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed when ethanol reacts with sodium?

    <p>Hydrogen gas and sodium ethoxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ethyne not mixed with air for welding purposes?

    <p>An explosive mixture is formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of long-term ethanol consumption on health?

    <p>Leads to impaired judgment and coordination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do catalysts affect chemical reactions?

    <p>They speed up reactions without being consumed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'substitution reaction' refer to in saturated hydrocarbons?

    <p>One atom replaces another in a molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the yellow color of a candle flame is correct?

    <p>It is primarily due to soot formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what condition do unsaturated hydrocarbons convert to saturated hydrocarbons?

    <p>By adding hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond exists between the two carbon atoms in ethene?

    <p>Double bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?

    <p>Cyclohexane (C6H12)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures called?

    <p>Structural isomers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for the first homologous series of alkenes?

    <p>C2H4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the general formula for alkanes?

    <p>CnH2n+2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carbon compound is not formed exclusively from carbon and hydrogen?

    <p>Alcohol (R-OH)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structural formula representation for butane?

    <p>C-C-C-C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many hydrogen atoms are found in cylohexane (C6H12)?

    <p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which functional group is represented by the formula —OH?

    <p>Alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pairs of compounds differ by a -CH2- unit?

    <p>Propane and Butane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Benzene has how many hydrogen atoms in its molecular formula?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of compounds with one or more double bonds?

    <p>Unsaturated hydrocarbons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carbon chain is NOT a straight-chain hydrocarbon?

    <p>Cyclohexane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do heteroatoms play in carbon compounds?

    <p>They fill missing valencies of carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure formed by soap molecules in water that helps in cleaning oil-based dirt?

    <p>Micelle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do detergents differ from soap when used in hard water?

    <p>Detergents do not react with calcium and magnesium ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to soap scum formation in hard water?

    <p>Reaction of soap with calcium and magnesium salts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for foaming difficulty when bathing with soap and hard water?

    <p>Calcium and magnesium ions react with soap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compounds are used in detergents to maintain cleaning efficiency in hard water?

    <p>Sodium salts of sulphonic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of micelles allows soap solutions to appear cloudy?

    <p>Scattering of light by large micelles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of soap action, what aspect allows micelles to remain suspended in a solution?

    <p>Ion-ion repulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is agitation important when washing clothes with soap?

    <p>To disperse the dirt evenly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do micelles capture oily dirt during the cleaning process?

    <p>By encapsulating the dirt in their center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bonds are primarily responsible for the formation of carbon compounds?

    <p>Covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of acid is butanone classified as?

    <p>Ketone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic property is critical for the performance of carbon compounds as fuels?

    <p>Combustion properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do functional groups influence the properties of carbon compounds?

    <p>They determine the solubility in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common result of combining sodium hydroxide with vegetable oils in a reaction?

    <p>Creating soap through saponification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Carbon and its Compounds

    • Carbon is a crucial element, found in many substances, including food, clothes, and living things. Its presence in the Earth's crust and atmosphere is small, but the importance of its compounds is vast.
    • Many things we use are composed of carbon compounds.
    • Carbon's unique ability to form strong bonds with other carbon atoms (catenation) and its four valence electrons (tetravalency) enable it to form an enormous number of compounds.
    • Carbon compounds have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds because intermolecular forces are not as strong.
    • Non-carbon compounds can also be linked to carbon atoms. These are known as functional groups.

    Bonding in Carbon

    • Carbon overcomes the challenge of attaining a stable noble gas electron configuration by sharing electrons with other carbon or non-carbon atoms. This electron sharing forms covalent bonds.
    • A single covalent bond involves the sharing of one electron pair, a double bond involves two pairs, and a triple bond involves three pairs.
    • Carbon can form long chains, branched chains and rings, and various types of bonds between the atoms.
    • These features allow for the formation of a large number of carbon-based compounds.
    • Examples include methane (CH4), ethane (C2H6), and ethene (C2H4).

    Allotropes of Carbon

    • Carbon exists in various forms (allotropes) with different physical properties, due to differences in atomic bonding arrangements. Examples include diamond and graphite.
    • Diamond has a rigid three-dimensional structure with strong bonds, making it extremely hard.
    • Graphite exists in layers, with weak bonds between layers, which makes it a good electrical conductor.
    • Fullerenes are another type of allotrope, characterized by hollow cage-like structures.

    Versatile Nature of Carbon

    • Carbon's ability to form chains, branched chains, rings, and single, double and triple bonds.

    Saturated and Unsaturated Carbon Compounds

    • Saturated compounds contain only single bonds between carbon atoms. Ethane (C2H6) is an example of a saturated compound.
    • Unsaturated compounds (e.g., ethene (C2H4) and ethyne (C2H2) contain double or triple bonds, making them more reactive.
    • Chain length and types of bonds affects properties including reactivity and physical state.

    Isomers

    • Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures. Butane (C4H10) has two structural isomers.

    Hydrocarbons

    • Hydrocarbons are compounds composed only of carbon and hydrogen. Examples include alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, which are classified based on their types of carbon-carbon bonds (single, double, and triple bonds).

    Functional Groups

    • Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules. These groups replace hydrogen atoms in carbon-based chains or rings in order to satisfy carbon's bonding relationships.
    • Different functional groups lead to different chemical behaviors which are independent of carbon chain length or structure.

    Homologous Series

    • A homologous series is a group of organic compounds with the same functional group but different carbon chain lengths.
    • Successive members in a homologous series differ by a -CH2- unit.
    • Changes in carbon chain length impacts physical properties, but the chemical behavior, driven by the functional group, remains similar.

    Nomenclature of Carbon Compounds

    • Compound names based on carbon chain length and type of functional group.

    Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds

    • Combustion: Carbon and most carbon compounds undergo combustion in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, and heat and light. The efficiency of combustion is affected by the presence of sufficient/insufficient oxygen.
    • Oxidation: Carbon compounds can be oxidized to produce new compounds, such as converting alcohols into carboxylic acids. Oxidation agents enable this process.
    • Addition Reactions: Unsaturated hydrocarbon compounds undergo addition reactions which involve the addition of atoms/groups of atoms to the unsaturated molecule.
    • Substitution Reactions: Saturated hydrocarbons undergo substitution reactions which involve the replacement of atoms/groups of atoms in the molecule.
    • Combustion affects the type and amount of flame produced as a function of the availability of oxygen

    Important Carbon Compounds: Ethanol and Ethanoic Acid

    • Ethanol (alcohol): A liquid at room temperature, found in alcoholic beverages, medicines, and as an industrial solvent. It reacts with sodium, undergoes dehydration, and is an important solvent.
    • Ethanoic Acid (acetic acid): A weak acid, found in vinegar. It undergoes esterification reactions and reacts with bases.

    Soaps and Detergents

    • Soaps are salts of long-chain carboxylic acids.
    • Soaps form micelles in water, which help to emulsify and remove oily dirt. This is due to both hydrophobic (oil-loving) and hydrophilic (water-loving) regions in each molecule.
    • Detergents are also cleansing agents but are compatible with hard water since they do not form insoluble precipitates with calcium and magnesium ions in the same way that soaps do.

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