Organic/Inorganic Compounds Flashcards
Organic compounds are mainly composed of…
Carbon and Hydrogen atoms
Organic compounds are often produced by…
living organisms
True or False
Organic compounds are only produced inside of living organisms.
False, they can be man-made
These compounds lack C-H bonds.
Inorganic compounds
Most compounds in the world are…
Inorganic compounds
Carbon is the basis of…
Organic chemistry
How many bonds can Carbon form?
up to 4 bonds
Carbon has how many valence electrons?
4
This kind of organic compound is composed entirely of two elements.
Hydrocarbons
What are the two main types of hydrocarbons?
Aliphatic and Aromatic
Enumerate the four types of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons.
- Alkanes,
- Cycloalkanes,
- Alkenes,
- Alkynes
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons are based on…
Chains of Carbon
Process of naming organic compounds.
nomenclature
What type of hydrocarbon has benzene rings?
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Has single bonds
-ane
Has double bonds
-ene
Has triple bonds
-yne
compounds with Electronegative Atoms
Has a hydroxyl functional group -OH
Alcohol
compounds with Electronegative Atoms
Oxygen between two alkyl groups
Ether
compounds with Electronegative Atoms
Also known as haloalkanes
Alkyl Halide
compounds with Electronegative Atoms
Used in refrigerants, aerosols, solvents for dry cleaning
Alkyl Halide
compounds with Electronegative Atoms
Main compound in the manufacturing of dyes, cosmetics, synthetic drugs, rubbing alcohol, explosives, and alocoholic beverages.
Alcohol
compounds with Electronegative Atoms
Used as an anaesthetic
Ether
Enumerate compounds with Electronegative Atoms
- Alcohol
- Ether
- Alkyl Halide