Chap 2 Carbon Compounds

Question 1

Definition of Carbon Compounds

Answer 1

Compounds that contain carbon as their constituent element

Question 2

Definition of Organic Compound

Answer 2

Compounds originating from living things that contain the carbon element bonded covalently with other elements such as

• hydrogen
• nitrogen
• sulphur
• phosphorus

Question 3

Two types of Carbon Compound

Answer 3

Organic Compound

Inorganic Compound

Question 4

Definition of Inorganic Compound

Answer 4

Compounds originating from non living materials such as

• oxides of carbon
• carbonate compounds
• cyanide compound

Question 5

Two types of Organic Compound

Answer 5

Hydrocarbon

Non hydrocarbon

Question 6

Definition of Hydrocarbon

Answer 6

Organic compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon

Question 7

Definition of Non Hydrocarbon

Answer 7

Organic compounds containing carbon and hydrogen and other elements such as

• oxygen
• nitrogen
• phosphorus
• halgens

Question 8

Is urea [CO(NH2)2] a hydrocarbon?

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

Is carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) a hydrocarbon?

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Hydrogen containing only single bonds between carbon atoms

Answer 10

Saturated Hydrocarbon

Question 11

Hydrocarbons containing at least one double bond or triple bond between carbon atoms.

Answer 11

Unsaturated Hydrocarbon

Question 12

Complete combustion of carbon compounds produces what?

Answer 12

CO2 and H2O

Question 13

Mostly ionic compound while some covalent compound

Answer 13

Inorganic Compound

Question 14

Derived from living organisms and synthesised in laboratories

Answer 14

Organic Compound

Question 15

Exist in minerals or prepared from inorganic chemicals

Answer 15

Inorganic Compound

Question 16

Examples of Organic Compound

Answer 16

1. Hydrocarbons
2. Alcohols
3. Carboxylic Acids
4. Esters
5. Carbohydrates