Chapter 22 - Hydrocarbon Compounds

Question 0

Why does a Carbon atom form four covalent bonds?

Answer 0

Because carbon has four valence electrons, a carbon atom always forms four covalent bonds.

Question 1

Hydrocarbon

Answer 1

An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen.

Question 2

What are two possible arrangements of carbon atoms in an alkane?

Answer 2

The carbon atoms in an alkane can be rearranged in a straight chain or in a chain that has branches.

Question 3

Alkene

Answer 3

Is a hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon-carbon double covalent bonds.

Question 4

What are the structural characteristics of alkenes?

Answer 4

At least one carbon carbon bond in an alkene is a double covalent bond.

Question 5

Alkyne

Answer 5

A hydrocarbon that contains one or more carbon carbon triple covalent bonds.

Question 6

What are the structural characteristics of alkynes?

Answer 6

At least one carbon carbon bond in an alkyne is a triple covalent bond.

Question 7

Isomers

Answer 7

Compounds that have the same molecular formula but different molecular structures.