Organic Compounds Flashcards
also known as carbon-based compounds
Organic Compounds
make up all living things which contain mainly of carbons
Organic Compounds
carbon typically bonds with ___
hydrogen
Carbon:
Metal or non-metal
Symbol
Atomic Number
Atomic Weight
non-metal
C
6
12.011
How many valence electrons does carbon have?
4
hydrogen + carbon
hydrocarbons
alkane
single bond
alkene
double bond
alkyne
triple bond
TRUE OR FALSE : Carbons can bond with itself
true
properties of organic compounds:
pleasant or unpleasant depending on chemical structure
Odor
properties of organic compounds:
fluid’s resistance to flow
Viscosity
when a fluid flows easily, it has
low viscosity
when a fluid flows slowly, it has
high viscosity
properties of organic compounds:
how readily a substance vaporizes/evaporates
Volatility
the substance turns to vapor when it has
high volatility
the substance is solid/or liquid when it has
low volatility
properties of organic compounds:
ability to burn or cause fire
flammability
fuel for cooking, from decaying materials
alkane: methane
liquified petroleum gas for cooking and engine
alkane: butane
gas responsible for ripening fruits
alkene: ethene
fuel for welding, can also be used in ripening fruits
alkyne: ethyne
disinfectant, higher concentration can be used as solvent for plant extraction
Alcohol: ethyl
disinfectant, fuel for burning
alcohol: isopropyl
cleaning agent, nail polish remover
carbonyl: acetone
treating cadavers to inhibit decomposition
carbonyl: formaldehyde
cooking, removes rust or stain
carboxylic acid; vinegar (acetic acid)
lessen friction on mechanical objects
organic oils: lubricating oil
