Organic Compounds and Structural Formulas Quiz
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Which element do organic compounds contain?

  • Carbon (correct)
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen

    • What is the term used for compounds that have the same chemical formula but different structural formulas?

  • Isoform
  • Isomer (correct)
  • Isotope
  • Isobar

    • What does the structural formula of a molecule show?

  • The kind, number, and arrangement of atoms in the molecule (correct)
  • The density of the molecule
  • The color of the molecule
  • The melting point of the molecule

    • In what forms can carbon chains exist in hydrocarbons?

    <p>Straight, branched, and ring-shaped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is carbon considered a versatile element in organic chemistry?

    <p>It can combine with itself and many other elements to form a wide variety of compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can organic compounds be found?

    <p>Everywhere, including the air we breathe, plants, and animal bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is carbon the only element that can form so many different compounds?

    <p>Carbon has a small atomic size, allowing it to fit comfortably in large molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most stable arrangement of electrons for carbon?

    <p>Eight valence electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of chemical bonds can carbon form with other atoms?

    <p>Covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of compounds contain only carbon and hydrogen?

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

    How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?

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

    What is the valency of carbon?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows carbon to achieve stability?

    <p>$2s^22p^2$ electron configuration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the electron configuration of carbon?

    <p>$1s^22s^22p^2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of organic compounds?

    <p>They are formed due to the special characteristics of carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is carbon considered a versatile element in organic chemistry?

    <p>It can combine with itself and with many other elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can organic compounds be found?

    <p>Everywhere, including the air we breathe and plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows carbon to achieve stability?

    <p>Its ability to form four covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is carbon the only element that can form so many different compounds?

    <p>It can form bonds with itself and many other elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for compounds that contain only carbon and hydrogen?

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

    How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?

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

    What allows carbon to achieve stability?

    <p>Having a full outer energy level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of chemical bonds can carbon form with other atoms?

    <p>Covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is carbon considered a versatile element in organic chemistry?

    <p>As it can form different types of bonds and compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most stable arrangement of electrons for carbon?

    <p>$1s^2 2s^2 2p^4$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what forms can carbon chains exist in hydrocarbons?

    <p>Single, double, or triple bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the structural formula of a molecule show?

    <p>The arrangement of atoms and bonds in a molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can organic compounds be found?

    <p>In living organisms and synthetic materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of organic compounds?

    <p>Contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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