10 Questions
What is the primary focus of organic chemistry?
The study of carbon compounds
What percentage of known molecules are classified as organic compounds?
80%
What is an example of an organic molecule found in food?
All of the above
What is the purpose of using short-hand techniques in organic chemistry?
To show the locations of electrons and bonds in molecules
What is assumed to be present at the intersection of two covalent bonds in a line diagram?
A carbon atom with enough hydrogen atoms to make it tetravalent
What is the molecular formula of ethanol?
C2H6O
What is the predicted shape of a molecule with four regions of electron density around the central atom?
Tetrahedral
What is the purpose of the dot-line-wedge symbolism in depicting three-dimensional structures?
To represent bonds in different directions relative to the plane of the paper
What is the effect of lone pairs of electrons on bond angles in VSEPR theory?
They decrease the bond angles
How many types of hybridization are needed to be considered in organic molecules?
Three
Explore the basics of organic chemistry, a branch of chemistry that focuses on carbon compounds. Discover the importance of organic compounds in our daily lives, from our own bodies to the food we eat.
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