Carbon Flashcards

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What are the three formations in which carbon can bond

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  1. Branch
  2. Chain
  3. Ring (5 + 6)
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why is carbon considered to be so versitile

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  1. can bond to itself
  2. can bond ionicly and covenlenty
  3. it is a non-metal
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what is the definition of an organic compound

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a compound with carbon

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what are the three main classifications of hyfrocarbons. whats the difference between them

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  1. Alkane, contains only single bonds
  2. Alkene, contains at least one double bond
  3. contains at least one triple bond
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whatis an isomer

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compounds with the same chemicl formula but different stuctural formula

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what is an unsaturated hydrocarbon

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a hydrocarbon with a double or tripple bond (alkene, Alkyne)

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what are the five main properties of hydrocarbons

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  1. has low melting and boiling point
  2. it is a liqiud or gas at room temperature
  3. doesnt conduct electricity
  4. has strong odors
  5. doesnt dissole in water
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list the 4 types of substituted hydrocarbons, explain what ditermines there catigory

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  1. non-metal replacement (replaced by a non-metal
  2. Alchohol (hydroxle group, -O-H
  3. Ester (organic acid + Alcohol)
  4. Organic Acid (Carbocle group, COOH)
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what gives fruit there smells, what is combined to creat it

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esters, Alcohol and organic acid

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