Organic Chem L1 (Hydrocarbon, Alkanes And Alkenes)

Question 1

Examples of organic compound groups are

Answer 1

Alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, carboxylic acids

Question 2

Compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon atoms are called

Answer 2

Hydrocarbons

Question 3

Homologous series means that compounds which have a similar … and properties can be given a general …

Answer 3

Structure, formula

Question 4

Homologous series have … in physical properties

Answer 4

Trends

Question 5

Homologous series have similar … properties

Answer 5

Chemical

Question 6

A functional group is an atom or group of atoms in a molecule that determine the …. …. of a compound

Answer 6

Chemical properties

Question 7

The alkane general formula is

Answer 7

CnH2n+2

Question 8

The bigger the alkane, the higher the … …

Answer 8

Boiling Point

Question 9

Hydrocarbons where carbon atoms have single bonds only are called

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Saturated hydrocarbons

Question 10

Hydrocarbons which have at least one carbon double bond are called

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Unsaturated hydrocarbons

Question 11

Alkenes have one double carbon bond and therefore are

Answer 11

Unsaturated hydrocarbons

Question 12

Alkanes don’t have a carbon double bond and are therefore

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Saturated

Question 13

Alkenes have the general formula

Answer 13

CnH2n