10 Questions
What is the shape of a carbon atom surrounded by four atoms?
Tetrahedral shape
What type of bond does each carbon atom form with hydrogen in ethane (C2H6)?
Single covalent bond
What is the shape of a carbon atom surrounded by three atoms?
Trigonal planar shape
What type of bond does each carbon atom form with carbon in ethylene (C2H4)?
Double bond
What is the shape of a carbon atom surrounded by two atoms?
Linear shape
What type of bond does each carbon atom form with carbon in acetylene (C2H2)?
Triple bond
What is a heteroatom in an organic compound?
An atom that is not carbon or hydrogen
What are the most common heteroatoms in organic compounds?
Nitrogen, oxygen, and halogens (F, Cl, Br, and I)
What is the characteristic of a heteroatom in an organic compound?
It forms a characteristic number of bonds
What is the backbone chain of an organic compound?
The chain of carbon atoms
Learn about the characteristics of carbon atoms, their ability to form multiple bonds, and how they combine with other elements to create a vast number of organic compounds. Understand the different types of carbon bonds and how they contribute to the diversity of carbon-containing compounds.
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