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3.6 Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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What do organic compounds contain?

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Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

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2
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What is a homologous series?

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A series of molecules with a general formula

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3
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What is a functional group?

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Defines the family the compound belongs to

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4
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What is display formula?

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The bonds drawn out

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5
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What is the molecular formula?

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The components collected together saying how many of each there are

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What is the structural formula?

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The broken down molecular formula and written version of how the bonds are drawn

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Name the first three alcohols?

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Methanol
Ethanol
Propanol

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8
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What functional group do alcohols have?

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OH

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9
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What are the properties of the first 3 alcohols?

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Dissolve in water to form a neutral solution
When completely burned in air they produce CO2 and H2O
Reacts with sodium to produce hydrogen

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10
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What are alcohols used in?

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Fuels and solvents

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11
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What is the main alcohol in alcoholic drinks?

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Ethanol

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12
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Name the first 3 carboxylic acids?

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Methanoic acid
Ethanoic acid
Propanoic acid

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13
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What is the functional group of carboxylic acids?

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COOH

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What are the properties of carboxylic acids?

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Dissolve in water to produce an acidic solution
Reacts with carbonates producing CO2
Reacts with alcohols and acid catalyst to produce esters

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What happens to a carboxylic acid in water?

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It doesn’t ionise completely

Making it a weak acid

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16
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What is a weak acid compared with a strong acid?

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An aqueous solution of weak acid have a higher pH than

An aqueous solution of strong acid with the same concentration

17
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What is made from oxidised ethanol?

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Ethanoic acid

18
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What is the main acid in vinegar?

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Ethanoic acid

19
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What is an ester?

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An alcohol + a carboxylic acid -> Ester + water

20
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What is the only reaction for an ester you need to know?

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Ethanol + ethanoic acid -> ethyl ethanoate + water

21
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What is the functional group of an ester?

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COO

In the middle

22
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What are some properties and uses of esters?

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Volatile compounds
Distinctive smells
Used in flavourings and perfumes

23
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What are some advantages of organic chemistry?

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Can be used in many different ways: food, drink, fuel etc…

Biofuels are an alternative to fossil fuels helping problems of diminishing resources

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What are some disadvantages of organic chemistry?

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Alcoholic drinks and solvents can be abused leading to health and social issues
Crops for biofuels wastes the land area for food production

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