Organic Molecules Flashcards
These always contain carbon
Organic Molecules
Often large and complex. These are held together by strong bonds
Organic Molecules
These are generally hydrophobic
Organic Molecules
Carbon Cycle
CO2 in atmosphere - plants - animals/people - CO2 in atmosphere
What is the simplest organic molecule
Methane (CH4)
Carbon always form ____ covalent bonds
4
They readily form covalent bonds with several non metal atoms
Carbon
same formula; different structure
Isomers
atoms can be bonded together in more than one arrangement
Isomers
what is a saturated organic compound
It has Single Carbon to Carbon Bonds
What is Unsaturated Organic Compounds
It has double/triple carbon to carbon bonds
Meth-
1 Carbon
Eth-
2 Carbon
Prop-
3 Carbon
But-
4 Carbon
Alkane
single bond
C-C
-ane
Alkene
Double Bond
C=C
-ene
alcohol
O—H
-anol
Carboxylic Acid
==O
—C
—O—H
-anoic acid
Amine
—H
—N
—H
-anamine