Carbon and its Compounds
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What is the molecular formula for Butyne?

  • C4H8
  • C6H10
  • C3H4
  • C4H6 (correct)

    • Alkynes contain a double bond in their structure.

    False (B)

    What is the structural formula for Propene?

    CH2=CH−CH3

    The general formula for alkynes is CnH2n-2, where 'n' represents the number of ____ atoms.

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    Match the following compounds with their corresponding molecular formulas:

    <p>Ethene = C2H4 Propyne = C3H4 Pentene = C5H10 Ethyne = C2H2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons?

    <p>Single covalent bond (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbon can easily lose 4 electrons to form a cation.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electronic configuration of carbon?

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

    A covalent bond forms between two atoms by sharing _______.

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

    Match the following molecules with their type of bond:

    <p>H2 = Single covalent bond O2 = Double covalent bond N2 = Triple covalent bond CH4 = Single covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is formed by a double covalent bond?

    <p>Carbon dioxide (CO2) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Covalent compounds are typically formed between metals.

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    What happens to carbon's electrons to achieve the inert gas configuration?

    <p>Carbon shares its valence electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property allows carbon to form large molecules by bonding with other carbon atoms?

    <p>Catenation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbon can form compounds with a maximum of four other atoms.

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

    <p>H3C-CH3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Carbon atoms linked by double or triple bonds are referred to as __________ compounds.

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    Match the following compounds with their bonding type:

    <p>Ethane = Saturated Ethene = Unsaturated Ethyne = Unsaturated Propane = Saturated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes carbon's ability to form strong bonds with other elements?

    <p>Its small size (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Saturated compounds are more reactive under normal conditions than unsaturated compounds.

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    What type of bonds can carbon atoms form with each other?

    <p>Single, double, or triple bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A molecule of sulfur made up of eight atoms forms a __________ structure.

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    Match the following examples with their corresponding type:

    <p>Propane = C3H8 Ethane = C2H6 Ethene = C2H4 Ethyne = C2H2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is represented as ≡?

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    Diamond is the softest allotrope of carbon.

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    What type of bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons?

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

    Carbon dioxide is represented by the formula ______.

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    Match the following types of carbon with their properties:

    <p>Diamond = Hardest substance Graphite = Good conductor of electricity Buckminster Fullerene = C−60 football shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of covalent compounds?

    <p>Exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous states (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ionic compounds are generally soluble in water.

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    What is the allotropy phenomenon in chemistry?

    <p>The existence of an element in two or more different physical states with similar chemical properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The molecular structure of ethyne (C2H2) indicates it contains a ______ bond.

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

    Which of the following statements about graphite is true?

    <p>It is a good conductor of electricity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general formula for alkanes?

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

    Unsaturated hydrocarbons are less reactive than saturated hydrocarbons.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the suffix used for alkenes.

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

    The molecular formula for propane is ______.

    <p>C3H8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following hydrocarbons with their corresponding formulas:

    <p>Methane = CH4 Ethane = C2H6 Butane = C4H10 Hexane = C6H14</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as an unsaturated hydrocarbon?

    <p>C2H4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The suffix 'ane' indicates the presence of a double bond in a hydrocarbon.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide the word root for the hydrocarbon with 6 carbon atoms.

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

    The molecular formula for butene is C4H______.

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hydrocarbons has three carbon atoms?

    <p>Propane (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Covalent Bond

    A chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

    Single Covalent Bond

    A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a single pair of electrons.

    Double Covalent Bond

    A type of chemical bond where two atoms share two pairs of electrons.

    Diatomic Molecule

    A molecule formed by two of the same type of atom bonded together.

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    Electronegativity

    The ability of an element's atom to attract electrons. Higher electronegativity means a stronger pull.

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    Bonding

    The process of atoms bonding together to create molecules. Compounds contain more than one element.

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    Covalent Bonding

    Sharing electrons between two atoms.

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    Ionic Bonding

    The process in which an atom loses or gains electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.

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    Oxygen (O2)

    A molecule composed of two oxygen atoms joined by a double covalent bond. It is essential for respiration and combustion.

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    Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

    A molecule with a carbon atom bonded to two oxygen atoms through double covalent bonds. It is a key component of photosynthesis and is a greenhouse gas.

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    Triple Covalent Bond

    A type of chemical bond created by sharing three pairs of electrons between two atoms. It is represented by the symbol '≡'.

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    Nitrogen (N2)

    A diatomic molecule composed of two nitrogen atoms connected by a triple covalent bond. It makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere.

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    Ethyne (C2H2)

    A hydrocarbon with two carbon atoms connected by a triple covalent bond and one hydrogen atom attached to each carbon.

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    Ionic Compounds

    Compounds formed by the complete transfer of electrons between atoms, leading to the formation of ions with opposite charges.

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    Covalent Compounds

    Compounds formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms. The electrons are not transferred, but rather held in a shared cloud.

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    Allotropy

    The ability of an element to exist in two or more different physical forms with distinct properties.

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    Diamond

    A hard, transparent allotrope of carbon where each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms in a tetrahedral arrangement.

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    Catenation

    The ability of an atom to form bonds with other atoms of the same element.

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    Tetravalency

    Carbon has four valence electrons, allowing it to form four bonds with other atoms.

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    Saturated compounds

    Compounds where carbon atoms are linked only by single bonds.

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    Unsaturated compounds

    Compounds where carbon atoms are linked by double or triple bonds.

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    Straight chain

    A carbon chain with a straight arrangement of atoms.

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    Branched chain

    A carbon chain with branches extending from the main chain.

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    Cyclic chain

    A carbon chain that forms a closed loop.

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    Types of Carbon Bonds

    A single, double, or triple bond between two carbon atoms in a molecule.

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    Strong Carbon Bonds

    Carbon forms exceptionally strong and stable bonds with many elements.

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    Carbon's Small Size

    Carbon's small size allows its nucleus to hold onto shared electrons strongly.

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    Alkynes

    Hydrocarbons with a triple bond between carbon atoms.

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    Alkene

    A type of unsaturated hydrocarbon containing a double bond between carbon atoms.

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    Propene

    The name of an alkene with three carbon atoms.

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    Ethyne

    The name of an alkyne with two carbon atoms.

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    Consolidated structure

    A structural representation of a molecule showing the arrangement of atoms and bonds.

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    Unsaturated hydrocarbons

    Carbon compounds with double or triple bonds between carbon atoms.

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    Saturated hydrocarbons

    Hydrocarbons with only single bonds between carbon atoms, like methane (CH4) and ethane (C2H6).

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    Homologous series

    A group of hydrocarbons that share the same general formula.

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    Isomers

    A group of hydrocarbons that have the same number of carbon atoms, but different structures (arrangements).

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    Functional Group

    The smallest unit of a hydrocarbon, which can be combined to form larger molecules.

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    Homologous series

    A series of hydrocarbons that differ by a CH2 unit.

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    Carbon Chain Length

    The number of carbon atoms in a hydrocarbon chain.

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    Positional Isomer

    The position of a functional group or substituent on a hydrocarbon chain.

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    Study Notes

    Carbon and its Compounds

    • Carbon's atomic number is 6, with an electronic configuration of 2,4.
    • Carbon cannot readily gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable configuration like inert gases. It needs to share electrons to form covalent bonds.
    • A covalent bond forms when atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.
    • Covalent bonds commonly form between non-metal atoms.
    • Covalent compounds are formed by sharing electrons between atoms.
    • Covalent bonds are classified into single, double, and triple bonds based on the number of electron pairs shared.

    Types of Covalent Bonds

    • Single covalent bond: Forms when two atoms share one pair of electrons. Represented as a single dash (e.g., H-H).
    • Double covalent bond: Forms when two atoms share two pairs of electrons. Represented as a double dash (e.g., O=O).
    • Triple covalent bond: Forms when two atoms share three pairs of electrons. Represented as a triple dash (e.g., N≡N).

    Examples of Covalent Molecules

    • Hydrogen (H₂): Two hydrogen atoms share one electron pair, forming a single covalent bond.
    • Chlorine (Cl₂): Two chlorine atoms share one electron pair, forming a single covalent bond.
    • Sulphur (S₈): Eight sulphur atoms form a ring structure through single covalent bonds.
    • Water (H₂O): Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom form single covalent bonds.
    • Ammonia (NH₃): One nitrogen atom and three hydrogen atoms form single covalent bonds.
    • Methane (CH₄): One carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms form single covalent bonds.
    • Oxygen (O₂): Two oxygen atoms share two electron pairs, forming a double covalent bond.
    • Carbon Dioxide (CO₂): One carbon atom and two oxygen atoms form double covalent bonds.
    • Nitrogen (N₂): Two nitrogen atoms share three electron pairs, forming a triple covalent bond.

    Allotropes of Carbon

    • Allotropy refers to the different physical forms of an element in the same state.
    • Diamond: Each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms in a rigid three-dimensional structure.
    • Graphite: Each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms, forming a layered hexagonal structure. It is a good conductor of electricity.
    • Buckminster Fullerene (C₆₀): Carbon atoms arranged in a spherical or football-like shape.

    Difference Between Ionic and Covalent Compounds

    • Ionic Compounds: Formed by electron transfer. Generally solid at room temperature and have high melting/boiling points. Often soluble in water and conduct electricity in molten or aqueous states.
    • Covalent Compounds: Formed by electron sharing. Can be solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature. Have low melting/boiling points and are often insoluble in water. Do not conduct electricity in molten or aqueous states.

    Hydrocarbons

    • Hydrocarbons are compounds composed of only carbon and hydrogen.
    • They are classified as saturated or unsaturated depending on the types of bonds between the carbon atoms.
    • Saturated Hydrocarbons (Alkanes): Have only single bonds between carbon atoms and follow the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂. Alkanes are relatively unreactive.
    • Unsaturated Hydrocarbons (Alkenes): Contain a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C), and follow the general formula CₙH₂ₙ.
    • Unsaturated Hydrocarbons (Alkynes): Contain a carbon-carbon triple bond (C≡C), and follow the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₋₂.

    Naming of Hydrocarbons

    • A system for naming hydrocarbons based on the number of carbon atoms is used. Prefixes for the number of carbons are given.

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