CHEM-1125 Final Exam Flashcards
What allows things to emulsify?
Polar part allows to be suspended in aqueous solution
Nonpolar part attracts hydrophobic past
T or F
It is always okay to pour reagents down the sink to dispose of them
False
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated= no double bonds
Unsaturated= contains double bonds
Primary alcohols can be oxides into what? Can that product be even more oxidized?
Primary alcohol—> aldehyde—> carboxylic acid
What can secondary alcohols be oxidized to?
Ketones, cannot be more oxidized
T or F
Aldehydes and carboxylic acids are polar but ketones are not
False, all polar
How reactive a substance is is defined as _____
Volatility
CH3CH2Ch2 + Br2 w/ heat is what type of reaction?
Halogenation
What is the purpose of chromatography?
Analyze reaction mixtures by separating the compounds in mixture
Does an enzyme change throughout a reaction?
No
What allows soap to have a dual cleaning purpose?
Micelles
What is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol?
Ethanol
What does a positive Fehlings test mean?
There is a reducing sugar in substance
An organic compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen
Hydrocarbon
T or F
Aldehyde compounds are able to be oxidized
True
How do you calculate percent yield?
Mass of product
_________________ x 100
Theoretical yield
Which of the following would be the best way to test the purity of aspirin?
A. Melting point
B. Boiling point
C. Appearance in water solution
D. How well it packs into shape
A
T or F
Saturated fatty acids are mainly liquids at room temperature
F