Carbohydrates

Question 1

Carbohydrate molecules contain what elements

Answer 1

C, H and O

Question 2

As H and O atoms are always present in the ratio

Answer 2

2:1 (eg. water H2O, which is where ‘hydrate’ comes from

Question 3

Carbohydrates formula

Answer 3

Cx (H2O)y

Question 4

The three types of carbohydrates are

Answer 4

monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides