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What products are generally produced when carbon compounds combust in air?
What products are generally produced when carbon compounds combust in air?
Homologous series members have identical physical properties but different chemical properties.
Homologous series members have identical physical properties but different chemical properties.
False
What is the functional group of alcohols?
What is the functional group of alcohols?
OH
The suffix used for naming alkenes is ____.
The suffix used for naming alkenes is ____.
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Match the following functional groups with their corresponding suffixes:
Match the following functional groups with their corresponding suffixes:
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Which of the following compounds is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Which of the following compounds is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
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Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but differ in their molecular mass.
Structural isomers have the same molecular formula but differ in their molecular mass.
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What happens to the flame color when saturated hydrocarbons burn in limited air supply?
What happens to the flame color when saturated hydrocarbons burn in limited air supply?
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What happens during the combustion of unsaturated hydrocarbons?
What happens during the combustion of unsaturated hydrocarbons?
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Burning of coal and petroleum does not contribute to acid rain.
Burning of coal and petroleum does not contribute to acid rain.
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What are the two oxidizing agents mentioned for converting alcohols to carboxylic acids?
What are the two oxidizing agents mentioned for converting alcohols to carboxylic acids?
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Saturated fatty acids are considered __________ for health.
Saturated fatty acids are considered __________ for health.
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Match the following reactions with their corresponding products:
Match the following reactions with their corresponding products:
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What is glacial acetic acid?
What is glacial acetic acid?
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Hydrogen can be added to unsaturated hydrocarbons using a palladium catalyst.
Hydrogen can be added to unsaturated hydrocarbons using a palladium catalyst.
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What is the solution of acetic acid in water known as?
What is the solution of acetic acid in water known as?
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What is the atomic number of carbon?
What is the atomic number of carbon?
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Carbon can form a maximum of three bonds with other atoms.
Carbon can form a maximum of three bonds with other atoms.
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What is catenation in relation to carbon?
What is catenation in relation to carbon?
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A single covalent bond is formed by the sharing of __ electrons.
A single covalent bond is formed by the sharing of __ electrons.
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Match the following types of covalent bonds with their example:
Match the following types of covalent bonds with their example:
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Which of the following compounds can carbon form?
Which of the following compounds can carbon form?
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All covalently bonded molecules are poor conductors of electricity.
All covalently bonded molecules are poor conductors of electricity.
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Explain what tetra valency means in the context of carbon.
Explain what tetra valency means in the context of carbon.
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Study Notes
Sooty Flame
- Sooty flame is present when unsaturated hydrocarbons are burnt.
- This is because the burning process is incomplete due to the limited supply of oxygen.
- Therefore, carbon particles are not fully oxidized and are released as soot.
- Coal and petroleum burn to emit oxides of sulfur and nitrogen.
- These contribute to acid rain.
- Acid rain has a pH less than 5.6 which can harm the environment.
Oxidation
- Oxidation is a chemical reaction where a substance loses electrons.
- Alcohols can be oxidized to form carboxylic acids.
- This process involves the addition of oxygen to the alcohol molecule.
- Potassium permanganate and acidified potassium dichromate are commonly used oxidizing agents.
Addition Reaction
- Unsaturated hydrocarbons can be converted to saturated hydrocarbons by an addition reaction.
- For example, hydrogen can be added to an alkene in the presence of palladium or nickel catalysts.
- This results in the formation of an alkane.
- Saturated fatty acids like stearic acid are generally harmful for health.
- They are often present in animal fats.
- Unsaturated fatty acids like oleic acid are healthier and are often found in vegetable oils.
- They are known to decrease the risk of heart disease.
- Saturated hydrocarbons undergo substitution reactions under light.
- This process involves replacing a hydrogen atom with another atom or group of atoms.
Ethanol
- Diluted ethanol can cause serious health issues.
- Consuming pure ethanol is lethal.
Ethanol Chemical Properties
- Ethanol reacts with sodium to form sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas.
- Ethanol can be dehydrated by concentrated sulfuric acid at 443 K to form ethene.
Ethanoic Acid (Acetic Acid)
- A 5-8% solution of acetic acid in water is called vinegar.
- Pure acetic acid is called glacial acetic acid.
Reactions of Ethanoic Acid
- With Sodium: Ethanoic acid reacts with sodium to produce sodium ethanoate and hydrogen gas.
- With Sodium Carbonate: It reacts with sodium carbonate to yield sodium ethanoate, carbon dioxide, and water.
- With Sodium Bicarbonate: It reacts with sodium bicarbonate to form sodium ethanoate, carbon dioxide, and water.
- With Ethanol: In the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid, ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol to form an ester and water.
Electron Dot Structure
- An electron dot structure represents the valence electrons of an atom.
- An electron dot structure shows how valence electrons are shared in a covalent bond.
Hydrocarbons
Structural Isomers
- These are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements of atoms.
- For example, butane and isobutane are structural isomers.
Nomenclature
- This is the system used to name organic compounds.
- It involves identifying the number of carbon atoms in the compound and the functional group present.
Functional Groups
- A functional group is an atom or group of atoms that determines the chemical properties of a compound.
- Common functional groups include alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids.
Homologous Series
- This is a series of compounds that share the same functional group and differ by a -CH2 unit.
- For example, methane, ethane, propane, and butane form a homologous series of alkanes.
How To Name Carbon Compounds
- 1. Identify the Number of Carbon Atoms: Count the number of carbon atoms in the compound.
- 2. Functional Group: The functional group is represented using a suffix or prefix.
- 3. Suffix: The suffix is used to indicate the type of functional group present.
- For example: "-ene" for alkenes, "-yne" for alkynes, "-ol" for alcohols, "-al" for aldehydes, "-one" for ketones, and "-oic acid" for carboxylic acids.
- The suffix is added after the name of the main carbon chain.
- The final 'e' from the name of the parent alkane is removed before adding the suffix.
- 4. Prefix: The prefix is used to indicate the presence of a functional group if the suffix is not used.
- 5. Position of Substituents: The position of a substituent is indicated by a number.
- 6. Alphabetical Order: Substituents are listed in alphabetical order.
- 7. Numerical Prefixes: Use numerical prefixes di-, tri-, tetra-, etc. to denote the number of substituents when the same substituent appears multiple times.
- 8. Hyphen: A hyphen is used to connect the number indicating the position of a substituent to the substituent name.
Chemical Properties of Carbon Compounds
Combustion
- Most carbon compounds burn (oxidize) in air to produce carbon dioxide, water, and energy.
- The type of flame depends on the availability of oxygen.
- Saturated hydrocarbons generally burn with a blue flame in an ample supply of air.
- They burn with a yellow sooty flame when the supply of air is limited.
Carbon and its Compounds
- Carbon makes up 0.02% of the earth’s crust in the form of minerals.
- Carbon makes up 0.3% of the Earth’s crust as coal.
- Carbon is the basis of all living structures.
Covalent Bond in Carbon
- Carbon has an atomic number of 6, and its electronic configuration is 2, 4.
- It needs four more electrons to achieve a stable noble gas configuration.
- Carbon attains this stability by sharing its valence electrons with other atoms through covalent bonds.
Types of Covalent Bonds
- Single Covalent Bond: Two electrons are shared between atoms (one pair).
- Double Covalent Bond: Four electrons are shared between atoms (two pairs).
- Triple Covalent Bond: Six electrons are shared between atoms (three pairs).
Properties of Covalent Bonds:
- Covalently bonded molecules have low melting and boiling points.
- They are generally poor conductors of electricity because no charged particles are formed.
Properties of Carbon that Enable It to Form Diverse Compounds:
- Catenation: Carbon atoms can form covalent bonds with other carbon atoms to create long chains or rings.
- Tetravalency: Carbon has a valency of 4, allowing it to form covalent bonds with four other atoms.
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Test your knowledge on hydrocarbons, oxidation processes, and addition reactions. This quiz covers the characteristics of sooty flames, the role of oxidation in organic chemistry, and the conversion of unsaturated hydrocarbons. Dive into the fundamental concepts that shape chemical reactions.
