Organic/Inorganic Compounds Flashcards

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1
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Organic compounds are mainly composed of…

A

Carbon and Hydrogen atoms

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2
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Organic compounds are often produced by…

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living organisms

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3
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True or False

Organic compounds are only produced inside of living organisms.

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False, they can be man-made

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4
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These compounds lack C-H bonds.

A

Inorganic compounds

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5
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Most compounds in the world are…

A

Inorganic compounds

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6
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Carbon is the basis of…

A

Organic chemistry

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7
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How many bonds can Carbon form?

A

up to 4 bonds

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8
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Carbon has how many valence electrons?

A

4

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9
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This kind of organic compound is composed entirely of two elements.

A

Hydrocarbons

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10
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What are the two main types of hydrocarbons?

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Aliphatic and Aromatic

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11
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Enumerate the four types of Aliphatic Hydrocarbons.

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  • Alkanes,
  • Cycloalkanes,
  • Alkenes,
  • Alkynes
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12
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Aliphatic Hydrocarbons are based on…

A

Chains of Carbon

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13
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Process of naming organic compounds.

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nomenclature

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14
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What type of hydrocarbon has benzene rings?

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Aromatic Hydrocarbons

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15
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Has single bonds

A

-ane

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16
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Has double bonds

A

-ene

17
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Has triple bonds

A

-yne

18
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compounds with Electronegative Atoms

Has a hydroxyl functional group -OH

A

Alcohol

19
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compounds with Electronegative Atoms

Oxygen between two alkyl groups

A

Ether

20
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compounds with Electronegative Atoms

Also known as haloalkanes

A

Alkyl Halide

21
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compounds with Electronegative Atoms

Used in refrigerants, aerosols, solvents for dry cleaning

A

Alkyl Halide

22
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compounds with Electronegative Atoms

Main compound in the manufacturing of dyes, cosmetics, synthetic drugs, rubbing alcohol, explosives, and alocoholic beverages.

A

Alcohol

23
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compounds with Electronegative Atoms

Used as an anaesthetic

A

Ether

24
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Enumerate compounds with Electronegative Atoms

A
  • Alcohol
  • Ether
  • Alkyl Halide
25
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Enumerate Carbonyl Group Compounds

based on the book <3

A
  • Aldehyde
  • Ketone
  • Carboxylic Acid
  • Ester
26
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Carbonyl Group Compounds

Used in preserving animals

A

Aldehyde

27
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Carbonyl Group Compounds

Used in nail polish removers, and paint thinner.

A

Ketone

28
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Carbonyl Group Compounds

Often combined with alcohols or other functional groups. Used in food, medicine, and household products.

A

Carboxylic Acid

29
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Carbonyl Group Compounds

Used in perfumes, flavoring in soft drinks, and smell of fruits.

A

Ester