6.1 Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isomer?
A
Molecules with the same chemical formula but different structures
2
Q
Through what does a monomer connect to become part of a polymer.
A
Dehydration synthesis
3
Q
Through what does a polymer become monomers?
A
Hydrolysis
4
Q
Why is carbon such a versatile building block for organic molecules?
A
It has 4 valence electrons meaning it can bond with 4 other atoms so it has many options.
5
Q
Is water a product of dehydration synthesis or hydrolysis?
A
Dehydration Synthesis
6
Q
What functional group has this:
-OH
A
Hydroxyl
7
Q
What functional group has this:
-COH
A
Carbonyl
8
Q
What functional group has this:
-NH2
A
Amino
9
Q
What functional group has this:
-SH
A
Sulfhydryl
10
Q
What functional group has this:
-PO4
A
Phosphate
