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Which statement about organic compounds is true?

  • Some organic compounds may contain metals. (correct)
  • All organic compounds contain hydrogen atoms. (correct)
  • Organic compounds only consist of carbon and oxygen.
  • Organic compounds cannot have rings in their structure.

What does it mean for a carbon atom to be tetravalent?

  • It can only bond with halogens.
  • It has four unpaired electrons available for bonding. (correct)
  • It can form only three bonds.
  • It has a positive charge.

What is true about the nucleus of an atom?

  • It contains protons and neutrons. (correct)
  • It occupies most of the volume of the atom.
  • It contains both protons and electrons.
  • It is primarily composed of negatively charged particles.

How are cations and anions different?

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Which statement correctly describes the electron shells?

<p>The first shell only contains s orbitals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the elements commonly found in organic compounds?

<p>They primarily belong to the first two rows of the periodic table. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes an orbital in atomic structure?

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What is true about adding electrons to the shells of an atom?

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What two variables primarily define a molecule's structure?

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How is bond angle determined around an atom bonded to two other atoms?

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What theory is used to determine molecular shapes based on electron pairs?

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What does a stable molecular arrangement aim to achieve?

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Which of these factors is NOT part of the molecular shape determined by VSEPR theory?

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Why is drawing organic structures considered challenging?

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What must be assessed to determine the bond angle and shape around a central atom?

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What is the shape of an s orbital?

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How many valence electrons does an element in group 5A have?

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Which of the following statements is true about p orbitals?

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What do Lewis structures represent?

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In the formation of methane (CH4), which element acts as the central atom?

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What is the key advantage of bonding between atoms?

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Which of these is a correct rule for drawing Lewis structures?

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What shape does a p orbital exhibit?

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What determines the order in which orbitals are filled with electrons?

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Which of the following compounds is formed by joining two atoms of the same element?

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What distinguishes resonance structures from isomers?

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What is the primary characteristic of a resonance hybrid?

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Which of the following statements about electron movement in resonance structures is correct?

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What determines the stability of a resonance structure?

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Which rule is essential when drawing resonance structures?

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What happens when comparing the resonance hybrid to its individual resonance structures?

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What defines the geometric arrangement of a molecule, such as H2O?

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Which of the following describes a major contributor in resonance structures?

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How do curved arrows function in the context of resonance?

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What is the primary reason why beryllium and boron do not satisfy the octet rule in their molecules?

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Which of the following elements can potentially have more than eight electrons in its Lewis structure due to the availability of d orbitals?

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What is the true representation of a molecule that has multiple resonance structures?

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What is the importance of resonance in molecular stability?

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How does formal charge relate to Lewis structures?

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Which of the following statements best describes resonance structures?

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In molecules like BF3, why is there an absence of an octet around boron?

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Which of the following best explains why resonance structures are not sufficient to describe actual molecular structures?

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What is a characteristic feature of resonance stabilized molecules?

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Which of the following correctly identifies a limitation of resonance structures?

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Flashcards

What is Organic Chemistry?

The study of compounds containing carbon atoms, forming the basis for a vast array of molecules essential to life and technology.

What are the common elements found in organic compounds?

Organic compounds always contain carbon and commonly hydrogen. They often include other elements like nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and halogens.

What is the characteristic bonding of carbon?

All carbon atoms have four bonds, forming a stable configuration. This characteristic allows carbon to connect with other atoms in numerous ways, creating diverse molecules.

What is a cation?

A positively charged atom or molecule, containing fewer electrons than its neutral form.

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What is an anion?

A negatively charged atom or molecule, containing more electrons than its neutral form.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

The core of an atom, comprising protons and neutrons. It contains most of the atom's mass.

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What is the electron cloud?

The region within the atom surrounding the nucleus, containing negatively charged electrons. It comprises most of the atom's volume.

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What is the periodic table?

It is a table that organizes elements based on their atomic number and recurring chemical properties. Elements in the same column (group) share similar properties. It helps to understand the behavior of atoms in chemical reactions.

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What is an s orbital?

An orbital with spherical shape that holds up to two electrons. It's closer to the nucleus than p orbitals in the same shell, making it lower in energy.

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What is a p orbital?

An orbital shaped like a dumbbell, with a node of electron density at the nucleus. It holds up to six electrons and is higher in energy than an s orbital in the same shell.

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What are valence electrons?

Electrons residing in the outermost shell of an atom. They are loosely held and participate in chemical reactions.

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What is bonding?

A process of joining two atoms in a stable arrangement. It can involve atoms of the same or different elements.

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What is compound formation?

The process of combining two or more elements together in a fixed ratio to create a substance with new properties.

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What are Lewis structures?

A visual representation of the distribution of electrons in a molecule, using dots to represent valence electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

A rule in Lewis structure drawing: Each second-row element (like carbon or oxygen) can have a maximum of eight electrons around it.

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What is the duet rule?

A rule in Lewis structure drawing: Each hydrogen atom has only two electrons in its valence shell.

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What is the key idea behind bonding?

The process of combining two or more atoms to form a molecule with lower energy and increased stability. This process always involves the sharing or transfer of electrons.

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How does the periodic table help determine valence electrons?

The group number of a second-row element corresponds to the number of valence electrons it possesses.

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Formal Charge

The charge assigned to an atom in a Lewis structure, calculated using the atom's valence electrons, shared electrons, and lone pairs.

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Resonance Structures

Lewis structures that represent the same molecule but differ in the placement of electrons, especially lone pairs and double bonds.

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Resonance Hybrid

The true structure of a molecule or ion that represents a blend of all possible resonance structures.

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Electron Delocalization

The idea that electron pairs in a molecule are not fixed to a specific atom or bond, but can be shared across multiple atoms.

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Resonance Stabilization

A molecule with more than one resonance structure, which contributes to its stability.

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Octet Rule Exceptions (Group 2A & 3A)

Atoms in Group 2A and 3A of the periodic table, such as beryllium and boron, may not have enough valence electrons to achieve an octet.

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Octet Rule Exceptions (Third Row and Beyond)

Atoms from the third row and beyond in the periodic table can expand their valence shell beyond eight electrons, allowing them to have more than an octet.

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Lewis Structure Drawing

The process of determining the arrangement of electrons in a molecule using dots to represent valence electrons and lines to represent bonds.

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Lewis Structure

A structure showing covalent bonds as lines and lone pairs as dots around each atom, representing the distribution of electrons in a molecule.

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Steps to Draw a Lewis Structure

The process of systematically drawing Lewis structures following a series of steps: 1. Calculate total valence electrons, 2. Write the skeletal structure, 3. Place electrons around atoms, 4. Check for octet rule, 5. Assign formal charges.

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Bond Length

The distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms.

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Bond Angle

The angle formed by the lines joining the nuclei of three bonded atoms.

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VSEPR Theory

A theory that explains the shapes of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs around a central atom.

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Electron Group

Any atom or lone pair of electrons surrounding a central atom in a molecule.

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Shorthand Methods for Drawing Organic Molecules

A shorthand method for drawing organic molecules with simplified representations of atoms and bonds.

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Bonding

The process of joining atoms in a stable arrangement. It often involves sharing or transferring electrons.

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What are resonance structures?

Different representations of the same molecule that show the distribution of electrons in different ways. They are not in equilibrium and do not represent actual movement of electrons.

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What is a resonance hybrid?

The 'real' structure of a molecule that reflects the delocalization of electrons. It is a weighted average of all its resonance contributors, with more stable contributors making a larger contribution.

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What are the rules of resonance?

Rules for drawing valid resonance structures.

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What do curved arrows represent?

A curved arrow represents the movement of a pair of electrons. It originates from the source of the electrons and points towards where they will move.

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What is electron delocalization?

It occurs when electrons are spread over a larger area, leading to greater stability. This can happen through resonance, where electrons are delocalized over multiple atoms.

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How do you determine the relative stability of resonance structures?

The stability of a resonance structure is influenced by factors such as the number of bonds and the charges present. Structures with more bonds and fewer formal charges are generally more stable.

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What is molecular shape?

A molecular geometry that is defined not only by the connections between atoms (Lewis structure), but also by their positions in 3D space.

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What is bond length?

The distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms.

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What is bond angle?

The angle formed by the bonds between three connected atoms.

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What is a Lewis structure?

A representation of a molecule that shows which atoms are bonded to each other, but doesn't explicitly show the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms.

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Study Notes

Organic Chemistry

  • Organic chemistry is the study of compounds containing carbon.
  • Carbon is tetravalent, meaning it forms four bonds.
  • Other elements may also be present, such as nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and halogens. These are called heteroatoms.
  • The simplest organic compound is methane (CH4).

Products of Organic Chemistry in Medicine

  • Organic chemistry plays a role in various medical products, including:
    • Plastic syringes
    • Oral contraceptives
    • Synthetic heart valves
    • Antibiotics

Common Features of Organic Compounds

  • All organic compounds contain carbon atoms.
  • Most organic compounds contain hydrogen atoms.
  • Other elements (heteroatoms) can be present, such as nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, and halogens.

The Periodic Table

  • All matter is made of atoms, consisting of a nucleus (protons and neutrons) and an electron cloud.
  • The nucleus contains positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons; most of the atom's mass is found in the nucleus.
  • The electron cloud contains negatively charged electrons.
  • The charge on a proton is equal in magnitude but opposite in sign to the charge on an electron.
  • A cation has fewer electrons than its neutral form; an anion has more electrons.
  • Most commonly seen elements in organic compounds are located in the first and second rows of the periodic table.
  • Orbitals within shells are filled in order from closest to the nucleus outwards
  • The first shell (n=1) has only an s orbital, while the second shell (n=2) has an s and three p orbitals

Orbitals

  • Orbitals are regions of high electron density.
  • The four types of orbitals are s, p, d, and f.
  • The first shell only contains an s orbital, while the second shell contains an s and three p type orbitals.
  • s orbitals are spherical in shape, while p orbitals have dumbbell shapes.
  • The s orbital is at a lower energy than the p orbital

Valence Electrons

  • Valence electrons are the outermost electrons.
  • The group number of a second-row element represents the number of valence electrons it possesses.

Bonding

  • Bonding involves the joining of two atoms in a stable arrangement.
  • The process of bonding results in a lower energy state, increasing stability.
  • Many compounds exist, despite the small number of elements.
  • Examples include hydrogen gas (H2), methane (CH4), and others.

Lewis Structures

  • Lewis structures are electron dot representations of molecules.
  • Only valence electrons are shown.
  • Second-row atoms generally have eight electrons around them.
  • Hydrogen atoms have two electrons.
  • A solid line represents a two-electron covalent bond:
  • A lone pair is represented by two dots on an atom.

How to Draw Lewis Structures

  • Step 1: Arrange atoms
  • Step 2: Count electrons
  • Step 3: Arrange valence electrons around atoms
  • Step 4: Assign formal charges

Resonance structures

  • Two or more Lewis structures illustrating the same location of atoms.
  • They differ in electron arrangement only, not atom position.
  • The resonance hybrid is the composite of all resonance structures.
  • Resonance structures make a molecule more stable

Exceptions to the Octet Rule

  • Some elements in groups 2A and 3A may not follow the octet rule, having fewer than eight valence electrons in a neutral molecule.
  • Elements in the third row and beyond may possess more than eight valence electrons in a neutral molecule due to the presence of d-orbitals.

Kinds of Organic Reactions

  • Substitution: An atom or group is replaced by another.
  • Elimination: Elements are lost, forming a double or triple bond.
  • Addition: Elements are added to a molecule

Thermodynamics

  • Thermodynamics describes the energy of a reaction and the relative amounts of reactants and products at equilibrium.
  • ΔG° is the overall energy difference between reactants and products.

Kinetics

  • Kinetics describes how fast reactants are converted into products.

Determining Molecular Shape

  • Bond length and bond angle (and the interactions between them) determine molecular shape.
  • Bond length is influenced by the size of the atoms.
  • Bond angle is influenced by the presence of lone pairs or other atoms.

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory

  • Electron pairs arrange themselves as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion.
  • Geometry is determined by the number of groups surrounding a given atom.
  • Two groups surrounding a central atom = linear
  • Three groups surrounding a central atom= trigonal planar
  • Four groups surrounding a central atom = tetrahedral

Drawing Organic Structures

  • Condensed structures: show atoms in a sequence based on connectivity without explicit bonds.
  • Skeletal structures: represent only the backbone of the carbon skeleton and other atoms.

Intermolecular Forces

  • Intermolecular forces are the forces between molecules.
  • Types of intermolecular forces include:
    • Van der Waals forces (London forces): Weakest, present in all molecules
    • Dipole-dipole interactions: Moderate, present in polar molecules
    • Hydrogen bonding: Strongest, present in molecules with H bonded to O, N, or F

Hybridization

  • Hybridization is the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals, increasing bonding strength.
  • Possible hybridisations: sp, sp2, sp3.

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