Chapter 11.1 - Organic chemistry

Question 1

Define the term hydrocarbon

Answer 1

A compound containing carbon and hydrogen only

Question 2

What are the two types of hydrocarbons?

Answer 2

1. Saturated hydrocarbons
2. Unsaturated hydrocarbons

Question 2

Define the term saturated hydrocarbon

Answer 2

A hydrocarbon that has single bonds only

Question 3

Define the term unsaturated hydrocarbon

Answer 3

A hydrocarbon that contains double carbon-to-carbon bonds

Question 4

Define the term homologous series

Answer 4

A series of organic compounds having the same functional group but with each successive member differing by CH₂

Question 5

Define the term functional group

Answer 5

A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound

Question 6

Define the term alkyl group

Answer 6

A hydrocarbon chain with the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

Question 7

Define the term aliphatic

Answer 7

A compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains, or non-aromatic rings

Question 8

Define the term alicyclic

Answer 8

An aliphatic compound arranged in non-aromatic rings with or without side chains

Question 9

Define the term aromatic

Answer 9

A compound containing a benzene ring(alternating carbon to carbon double bonds)