Carbon Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three formations in which carbon can bond
A
- Branch
- Chain
- Ring (5 + 6)
2
Q
why is carbon considered to be so versitile
A
- can bond to itself
- can bond ionicly and covenlenty
- it is a non-metal
3
Q
what is the definition of an organic compound
A
a compound with carbon
4
Q
what are the three main classifications of hyfrocarbons. whats the difference between them
A
- Alkane, contains only single bonds
- Alkene, contains at least one double bond
- contains at least one triple bond
5
Q
whatis an isomer
A
compounds with the same chemicl formula but different stuctural formula
6
Q
what is an unsaturated hydrocarbon
A
a hydrocarbon with a double or tripple bond (alkene, Alkyne)
7
Q
what are the five main properties of hydrocarbons
A
- has low melting and boiling point
- it is a liqiud or gas at room temperature
- doesnt conduct electricity
- has strong odors
- doesnt dissole in water
8
Q
list the 4 types of substituted hydrocarbons, explain what ditermines there catigory
A
- non-metal replacement (replaced by a non-metal
- Alchohol (hydroxle group, -O-H
- Ester (organic acid + Alcohol)
- Organic Acid (Carbocle group, COOH)
9
Q
what gives fruit there smells, what is combined to creat it
A
esters, Alcohol and organic acid