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What type of compounds are most commonly found in the items listed in the last column of the table?
Which statement accurately reflects the prevalence of carbon on Earth?
What can be inferred about the items made of carbon compounds?
If a compound containing carbon is burned, what is the expected product?
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What is a significant feature of carbon that is highlighted in the chapter?
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What is produced when carbon burns in the presence of oxygen?
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Which type of flame is indicative of incomplete combustion?
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What causes the blackening of cooking vessels when using a gas stove?
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Which statement about saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons is correct?
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What happens when the air supply is limited during combustion?
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What is the primary source of ethanol in fuel production mentioned?
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What is a key characteristic of ethanol when used as a fuel?
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Which property distinguishes acetic acid from mineral acids like hydrochloric acid?
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What common use of vinegar is mentioned?
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At what temperature does pure ethanoic acid freeze?
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What is the correct name for a compound with three carbon atoms and an alcohol functional group?
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In naming a carbon compound, what change is made when the functional group is indicated as a suffix and begins with a vowel?
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What is the first step in naming a carbon compound according to the described method?
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How would a three-carbon chain with a double bond be named?
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Which of the following represents a homologous series in organic chemistry?
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When naming a carbon chain, what suffix is used for a ketone functional group?
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If a three-carbon chain has a triple bond, what is its correct name?
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Which of the following compounds does NOT belong to the homologous series of alcohols?
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What are the products of the reaction between ethanoic acid and sodium hydroxide?
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When ethanoic acid reacts with sodium carbonate, which gas is produced?
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What is the overall chemical equation when 2 moles of ethanoic acid react with sodium carbonate?
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What salt is commonly produced when ethanoic acid reacts with bases or carbonates?
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What observation indicates that a gas is produced during the reaction between ethanoic acid and sodium bicarbonate?
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Study Notes
Overview of Carbon and Its Importance
- Carbon is a crucial element found in both elemental and combined forms.
- Compounds made from carbon include food, clothes, medicines, and many daily items.
- All living organisms are based on carbon compounds.
Homologous Series and Nomenclature
- Organize carbon alcohols based on the number of carbon atoms; this forms a homologous series.
- The naming of carbon compounds involves identifying the carbon chain and functional groups.
- Prefixes or suffixes indicate the nature of functional groups (e.g., methanol, ethanol).
- Specific rules for naming include:
- Remove the final 'e' of the carbon chain name if the suffix starts with a vowel.
- Unsaturated compounds replace ‘ane’ with ‘ene’ or ‘yne’ depending on double or triple bonds.
Combustion of Carbon Compounds
- Carbon compounds undergo oxidation during combustion, producing carbon dioxide and water alongside energy.
- Example reactions:
- C + O2 → CO2 + heat and light
- CH4 + O2 → CO2 + H2O + heat and light
Flame Testing of Carbon Compounds
- Burning saturated hydrocarbons produces a clean, blue flame; unsaturated hydrocarbons result in a yellow, sooty flame.
- Incomplete combustion occurs with limited air supply, leading to soot formation.
- Gas stoves are designed to provide enough air for complete combustion, preventing blackening of cooking vessels.
Alcohols as Fuels
- Ethanol can be produced from sugarcane through fermentation of molasses.
- Alcohol is sometimes used as a petrol additive due to its cleaner burning properties, primarily releasing carbon dioxide and water.
Properties and Reactions of Ethanoic Acid
- Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is a weak acid, characterized by its carboxylic group.
- A 5-8% solution in water is known as vinegar, commonly used as a preservative.
- Ethanoic acid reacts with bases, forming salts (e.g., sodium acetate).
- Reaction with carbonates and bicarbonates generates carbon dioxide, water, and a corresponding salt.
Summary of Key Chemical Reactions
- Ethanoic acid interacts with sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate:
- CH3COOH + Na2CO3 → 2CH3COONa + H2O + CO2
- CH3COOH + NaHCO3 → CH3COONa + H2O + CO2
Chemical Properties of Acids
- Ethanoic acid is a weak acid and does not ionize completely in solution.
- Comparison of pH levels between ethanoic acid and strong acids like hydrochloric acid reveals differences in strength.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of carbon, including its importance, the homologous series and nomenclature of carbon compounds, and the combustion processes involved. It will test your understanding of carbon's role in everyday materials and the chemical reactions associated with carbon compounds.
