5.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Organic compound
A
are any compounds that contain carbon (with a few exceptions)
2
Q
four bonds
A
The carbon in organic compounds forms
3
Q
Inorganic compounds
A
compounds that do not contain carbon
4
Q
Organic chemistry
A
the study of compounds that contain carbon.
5
Q
A hydrocarbon
A
an organic compound that contains only the elements
carbon and hydrogen
6
Q
An alcohol
A
s one kind of organic compound that contains C, H, and O.
There are many kinds of alcohols, such as methanol, ethanol, and
isopropyl alcohol.
7
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solvent
A
a liquid that can dissolve other
substances.
