Organic Chemistry

Question 1

Organic molecules:

Answer 1

Always contain carbon
Held together by strong covalent bonds
Often large and complex in structure
Generally hydrophobic
Can be made by living organisms

Question 2

Photosynthesis is?

Answer 2

CO2 + H2O + Sunlight (energy) = C6H11O6 + O2

Question 3

Cellular respiration is?

Answer 3

Glucose + O2 = CO2 + H2O + Energy released

Question 4

What is an isomer?

Answer 4

Compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structures.

Question 5

Organic compounds containing only carbon to carbon single bonds are called?

Answer 5

Saturated organic compounds

Question 6

Unsaturated organic compounds contain?

Answer 6

Carbon to carbon double or triple bonds

Question 7

What is a hydrocarbon?

Answer 7

Contains only carbon and hydrogen. Alkanes, alkenes and alkynes are all hydrocarbons

Question 8

Organic compounds are named according to the number of carbon atoms the contain. Name the first 6 prefixes

Answer 8

1 = Meth, 2 = Eth, 3 = Prop, 4 = But, 5 =Pent, 6 = Hex

Question 9

What are the 5 functional group names?

Answer 9

Alkane, alkene, alcohol, carboxylic acid, amine

Question 10

What is a functional group?

Answer 10

A part of a molecule that has a recognizable structure