11.1 organic chemistry Flashcards
1
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hydrocarbon definition
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compounds containing carbon and hydrogen only
2
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saturated hydrocarbon definition
A
contains single bonds only
3
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unsaturated hydrocarbon definition
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contains carbon- to- carbon multiple bonds
4
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homologous series definition
A
family of compounds with similar chemical properties whose successive members differ by the addition of a -CH2- group
5
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functional group definition
A
part of the organic molecule that is largely responsible for the molecule’s chemical properties
6
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how many covalent bonds can carbon atoms form?
A
4
7
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what type of bonds can carbon atoms form with other molecules?
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single
double
triple
8
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Give 3 reasons why carbon forms a large number of compounds
A
- Forms single, double and triple bonds to other carbon atoms.
- Carbon can form chains of carbon atoms
- Carbon forms bonds to other atoms such as oxygen, nitrogen and the halogens
