Ch. 11.1 : Basic Concepts Flashcards

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Reasons why carbon is special?

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  • it is in group 14 of the periodic table, with four electrons in its outer shell.
  • Each carbon atom can form four covalent bonds to other atoms
  • carbon atoms can bond to carbon atoms to form long chains
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What is the definition of compound ?

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Two or more elements bonded together

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When are hydrocarbons saturated / unsaturated?

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Saturated : only single bonds

Unsaturated : multiple carbon to carbon bonds

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What is a homologous series?

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A family of organic compounds with similar chemical properties who’s successive members differ by the addition of a - CH2- group and follow a general formula.

The simplest homologous series is the alkanes. They all contain single carbon - to - carbon bonds.

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What is a functional group?

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It is the part of the organic molecule that is largely responsible for the molecules chemical properties.

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