Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Condensation And Hydrolysis Reactions

Question 1

Carbon can form ___ covalent bonds

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Carbon is the backbone for a

Answer 2

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids

Question 3

Hydrocarbons are _______ and form _________ and __________

Answer 3

Non polar

Saturated and unsaturated fats

Question 4

Functional groups are

Answer 4

Reactive cluster of atoms attached to carbon backbone of molecules

Usually ionic or strongly polar

Question 5

What is the difference between Ethane and Ethanal, and which is functional?

Answer 5

Ethane: non functional, only carbons and hydrogen

Ethanal: functional, carbon, hydrogen, and a hydroxyl group (OH)

Question 6

Name the functional groups and the bonds

Answer 6

Hydroxyl group: (OH)

Carbonyl group: (off an O2, double bonded carbon)

Carboxyl group: (COOH)

Amino group: (NH2)

Phosphate group: (PO4)

Sulfhydryl group: (SH) rubber

Question 7

What is the purpose of functional groups

Answer 7

To bring together polar and non polar molecules

Question 8

What is a condensation reaction?

Answer 8

2 functional groups coming together, creating covalent bonds

Removes H and OH to form H2O

Question 9

What is a hydrolysis reaction?

Answer 9

“Breaks apart”

Separates subunits by adding water, releasing energy