Chapter 3 - The Chemistry of Organic Molecules

Question 1

organic molecules

Answer 1

contain both carbon and hydrogen atoms

Question 2

carbon atom

Answer 2

is small with only 6 electrons, two in the first shell and four ni the outer shell

Question 3

functional groups

Answer 3

are clusters of specific atoms bonded to the carbon skeleton with characteristic structures and functions

Question 4

isomers

Answer 4

are organic molecules that have identical molecular formulas but different arrangements of atoms

Question 5

biomolecules

Answer 5

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

Question 6

monomer

Answer 6

each repeating unit

Question 7

polymer

Answer 7

a molecule composed of monomers

Question 8

dehydration reaction

Answer 8

is a chemical reaction ini which subunits are joined together by the formation of a covalent bond and water is produced during the reaction

Question 9

hydrolysis reaction

Answer 9

is a chemical reaction in which a water molecule is added to break a covalent bond (used to break down polymers into monomers)