Organic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
also known as carbon-based compounds
A
Organic Compounds
2
Q
make up all living things which contain mainly of carbons
A
Organic Compounds
3
Q
carbon typically bonds with ___
A
hydrogen
4
Q
Carbon:
Metal or non-metal
Symbol
Atomic Number
Atomic Weight
A
non-metal
C
6
12.011
5
Q
How many valence electrons does carbon have?
A
4
6
Q
hydrogen + carbon
A
hydrocarbons
7
Q
alkane
A
single bond
8
Q
alkene
A
double bond
9
Q
alkyne
A
triple bond
10
Q
TRUE OR FALSE : Carbons can bond with itself
A
true
11
Q
properties of organic compounds:
pleasant or unpleasant depending on chemical structure
A
Odor
12
Q
properties of organic compounds:
fluid’s resistance to flow
A
Viscosity
13
Q
when a fluid flows easily, it has
A
low viscosity
14
Q
when a fluid flows slowly, it has
A
high viscosity
15
Q
properties of organic compounds:
how readily a substance vaporizes/evaporates
A
Volatility
