Organic Compounds and Alkanes - Unit 4
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What are the three main areas of study for each functional group?

Properties, Nomenclature, and Reactions

What is the ending used for alkanes?

ane

Alkanes are polar molecules.

False (B)

The prefix ______ is used for 4 carbon atoms.

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Which of the following elements are TYPICALLY found in organic compounds?

<p>Carbon, Hydrogen, and sometimes Oxygen, Sulfur, Nitrogen, Phosphorus or a Halogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inorganic compounds are usually flammable.

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The longest continuous carbon chain in a branched alkane must be written horizontally.

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What is the name of the compound with the following structure: CH3-CH2-CH-CH2-CH3

<p>2-methyl pentane</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of a 6-carbon cyclic alkane?

<p>Cyclohexane</p> Signup and view all the answers

Isomers have the same molecular formula but different structures.

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What are the three structural isomers of C5H12?

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Organic Compound

A compound containing carbon and hydrogen, and sometimes other elements like oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus, or halogens.

Alkane

An organic compound with only carbon-carbon single bonds and carbon-hydrogen bonds.

Branched Alkanes

Alkanes with carbon chains that have branches.

Cycloalkane

An alkane that forms a ring.

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Isomers

Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures.

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Functional Group

A specific group of atoms within a molecule that are responsible for most of the molecule's chemical reactions.

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Carbon-Carbon Single Bond

A chemical bond between two carbon atoms sharing two electrons.

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Organic vs. Inorganic Compounds

Organic compounds primarily contain carbon and hydrogen, while inorganic compounds do not.

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Prefixes (Nomenclature)

Used to indicate the number of carbons in a chain for naming organic compounds.

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Alkyl group

A part of a molecule that branches off of the main chain of an alkane.

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Alkane Naming

Naming system focuses on the longest continuous carbon chain and the position of branches.

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Melting Point(mp)

Temperature at which a solid changes to a liquid.

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Boiling Point(bp)

Temperature at which a liquid changes to a gas.

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Water Solubility

Measure of how well a substance dissolves in water.

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Flammability

Ability of a substance to ignite and burn.

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Covalent Bonds

Bonds formed by sharing electrons between atoms.

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Ionic Bonds

Bonds formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.

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Nonpolar

Molecules that do not have a significant positive or negative end.

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Polar

Molecules with a noticeable positive or negative end.

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Organic Nomenclature

A set of rules for naming organic compounds.

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Alkane Ending

The suffix '-ane' is used to identify alkanes.

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Molecular Formula

A representation of a molecule that indicates the exact number of atoms of each element present in it.

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-yl ending

Used for naming branches off the main chain in a hydrocarbon molecule.

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Multiple branches (di-, tri-, etc.)

Used to describe multiple branches of the same size in a branched alkane.

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Study Notes

Organic Compounds and Alkanes

  • Organic compounds contain carbon and hydrogen, sometimes also oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus, or a halogen.
  • Carbon typically forms four bonds.
  • Nitrogen typically forms three bonds.
  • Oxygen typically forms two bonds.
  • Sulfur typically forms two bonds.
  • Hydrogen typically forms one bond.
  • Halogens typically form one bond.

How to Approach Unit 4

  • Functional groups are different types/categories of organic molecules.
  • For each functional group, properties, nomenclature, and reactions are important.
  • Unit 4 focuses on alkanes, alkenes, alkynes (Chapter 11); alcohols, thiols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones (Chapter 12); and carboxylic acids, esters, amines, amides (Chapter 14).
  • First, focus on alkanes' properties and nomenclature.
  • Second, cover the rest of the functional groups' properties and nomenclature.
  • Third, learn all the reactions related to the functional groups.

Organic vs. Inorganic Compounds

Feature Organic Inorganic
Elements C, H, sometimes N, O, S, halogens Entire periodic table
Structure Many atoms Few atoms/ions
Bonding Usually covalent Usually ionic
Polarity Usually nonpolar Usually polar
Solubility in water Not usually soluble Usually soluble
Melting/boiling points Usually low Usually high
Flammability Very flammable Not usually flammable

Prefixes in Organic Nomenclature

Prefix Number of Carbons
meth 1
eth 2
prop 3
but 4
pent 5
hex 6
hept 7
oct 8
non 9
dec 10

Alkanes

  • Alkanes consist only of carbon and hydrogen.
  • All carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds.
  • Alkanes are nonpolar.
  • They are not water-soluble.
  • Alkanes are often used as fuels.
  • The ending for alkanes is "-ane".

Branched Alkanes

  • Branched alkanes have carbons that are not in a continuous chain.
  • To name branched alkanes, the size and location of branches must be accurately described.
  • The ending "-yl" is used to describe branches.
  • Numbers describe the branch locations on the carbon chain.
  • Prefixes (di-, tri-, tetra-) are used for multiple branches of the same size.
  • Branches of different sizes are named alphabetically.

Isomers

  • Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures.
  • Different structures lead to different physical properties (e.g., melting point, boiling point, density) and chemical properties.

Cycloalkanes

  • Cycloalkanes are alkanes that form a continuous cycle.
  • The prefix "cyclo" is added to the name.

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This quiz covers essential concepts in organic chemistry, focusing on the characteristics of organic compounds, particularly alkanes and functional groups. It includes nomenclature and properties of various organic molecules, as well as reactions associated with them. Test your knowledge on Unit 4's crucial content and solidify your understanding of organic chemistry.

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