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What is the main focus of organic chemistry?
What is the main focus of organic chemistry?
- Chemistry of Life including proteins, amino acids, DNA, RNA, and sugars
- Chemistry of Carbon compounds (correct)
- Chemistry of metals and minerals
- Chemistry of gases and atmospheric compounds
What determines the number of bonds an atom can form in organic chemistry?
What determines the number of bonds an atom can form in organic chemistry?
- The atomic number of the element
- The number of protons in the nucleus
- The mass of the atom
- The number of electrons in the outermost shell (correct)
What is the electronegativity trend across a period (horizontal row) in the periodic table?
What is the electronegativity trend across a period (horizontal row) in the periodic table?
- Decreases from left to right
- Remains constant
- Is unpredictable
- Increases from left to right (correct)
Which element has the highest electronegativity?
Which element has the highest electronegativity?
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What is the valency of carbon in organic chemistry?
What is the valency of carbon in organic chemistry?
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