Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry?

A

Organic chemistry deals with carbon-containing compounds, while inorganic chemistry focuses on non-carbon compounds.

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2
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True or False: Organic compounds always contain carbon and hydrogen atoms.

A

True

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3
Q

What is a hydrocarbon?

A

A compound made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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4
Q

Which type of compound is methane (CH4)?

A

Hydrocarbon

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5
Q

What is the general formula for an alkane?

A

CnH2n+2

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6
Q

What is the functional group of an alcohol?

A

Hydroxyl (-OH) group

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7
Q

Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?

A

Carboxyl (-COOH) group

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8
Q

What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2OH?

A

Ethanol

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9
Q

What is the general formula for an alkene?

A

CnH2n

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10
Q

What is the functional group of an aldehyde?

A

Carbonyl group (CHO)

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11
Q

Which type of compound is NaCl?

A

Inorganic compound

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12
Q

What is the name of the compound Fe2O3?

A

Iron(III) oxide

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13
Q

What is the general formula for a nitrate ion?

A

NO3-

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14
Q

Which type of compound is CO2?

A

Inorganic compound

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15
Q

What is the formula for sulfuric acid?

A

H2SO4

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16
Q

What is the name of the compound HCl?

A

Hydrochloric acid

17
Q

What is the name of the compound NaOH?

A

Sodium hydroxide

18
Q

What is the general formula for a sulfate ion?

A

SO4^2-

19
Q

What is the difference between an element and a compound?

A

An element is made up of only one type of atom, while a compound is made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together.

20
Q

True or False: Elements can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.

A

False

21
Q

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

A

Au

22
Q

What is the chemical formula for water?

A

H2O

23
Q

What is the name of the compound CO?

A

Carbon monoxide

24
Q

What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

A

NH3

25
Q

What is the name of the compound KCl?

A

Potassium chloride

26
Q

What is the chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide?

A

H2O2

27
Q

What is the name of the compound CaCO3?

A

Calcium carbonate

28
Q

What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

A

CO2

29
Q

What is the name of the compound H2SO4?

A

Sulfuric acid