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What was the original belief about organic compounds in the early 19th century?
What was the original belief about organic compounds in the early 19th century?
- They were not found in nature.
- They came only from living things. (correct)
- They were composed of carbon and hydrogen only.
- They could be synthesized in the lab.
What is the primary source of hydrocarbons?
What is the primary source of hydrocarbons?
- Microorganisms
- Living organisms
- Fossil fuels (correct)
- Non-renewable energy sources
Which process is used to separate hydrocarbons?
Which process is used to separate hydrocarbons?
- Fractional distillation (correct)
- Cracking
- Cooling
- Heating
What is the term for breaking down large hydrocarbons into smaller ones?
What is the term for breaking down large hydrocarbons into smaller ones?
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?
What are hydrocarbons primarily used for?
What are hydrocarbons primarily used for?
What is the primary source of many hydrocarbons?
What is the primary source of many hydrocarbons?
What is the process of breaking larger molecules into smaller ones called?
What is the process of breaking larger molecules into smaller ones called?
What is the purpose of fractional distillation in refining hydrocarbons?
What is the purpose of fractional distillation in refining hydrocarbons?
What is the definition of an organic compound?
What is the definition of an organic compound?
Which of the following is an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Which of the following is an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
What is the product of refining hydrocarbons that is used as a starting material for synthesizing products like plastics, films, and synthetic fibers?
What is the product of refining hydrocarbons that is used as a starting material for synthesizing products like plastics, films, and synthetic fibers?
What is the primary exception to the term organic compound?
What is the primary exception to the term organic compound?
What is the typical number of covalent bonds formed by a carbon atom in organic compounds?
What is the typical number of covalent bonds formed by a carbon atom in organic compounds?
What is the simplest hydrocarbon molecule?
What is the simplest hydrocarbon molecule?
What is the characteristic of an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
What is the characteristic of an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Why do carbon atoms form complex, branched-chain structures?
Why do carbon atoms form complex, branched-chain structures?
What is the result of carbon atoms bonding to each other?
What is the result of carbon atoms bonding to each other?
