Organic Test Flashcards

1
Q

molecules composed of hydrogen and carbon

A

Hydrocarbon

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2
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a hydrocarbon in which there are only single covalent bonds

A

alkane

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3
Q

what are the two types of unsaturated hydrocarbons?

A

alkenes and alkynes

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4
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at least one carbon bond in an alkene is a double covalent bond

A

Alkene

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5
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organic compounds that contain the maximum number of hydrogen atoms per carbon atom

A

saturated compounds

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6
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contain double or triple carbon-carbon compounds

A

unsaturated compounds

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7
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at least one carbon-carbon bond is a triple covalent bond

A

alkyne

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8
Q

compounds that have the same molecular formula but different molecular structures

A

isomers

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9
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molecules in which the atoms are joined in the same order, but the positions of the atoms in space are different

A

stereoisomers

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10
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in this configuratino, the methyl groups are on opposite sides of the double bond

A

trans

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11
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in this configuration, the methyl groups are on the same side of the double bond

A

cis

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12
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what is the general structure of cyclic hydrocarbons?

A

the form of a ring. compounds that contain a hydrocarbon ring are called cyclic hydrocarbons

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13
Q

what is benzene

A

a cyclic hexane tbh

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14
Q

R–X (X=F, Cl, Br, or I)

A

Halogen

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15
Q

R-OH

A

Hydroxyl

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16
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R-O-R

A

Ether

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17
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O

R- C- H

18
Q

O

R- C- R

19
Q

O

R-C -O-R

20
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R-NH2

21
Q

O H

R-C- N-R

22
Q

what is the correct IUPAC name for the compound CH2BrCH2CH2Br

A

1,3-dibromopropane

23
Q

what is an alcohol

A

organic compound with an -OH group

24
Q

What is the alcohol functional group called?

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what suffix do you add for alcohol
-ol
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what is an ether
a compound in which oxygen is bonded to two carbon groups
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amino acid
any compound that contains an amino group
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any combination of amino acids in which the amino group of one amino acid is united with the carboxyl group of another amino acid
peptide
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more than 100 amino acids
protein
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used to many many house hold items, including plastic bottles, bags, and food containers
polyethylene (pet)
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a stiffer polymer than polyethylene is used to make plastic utensils and containers, and otehr items such as a whistle
polypropylene (PP)
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useful for insulating homes and for molded items such as coffee cups and picnic coolers.
Polystyrene (PS)
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used for pipes in plumbing. produced in sheets, sometimes with a fabric backing, for use as a tough platic thing
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
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harvested from tropical plants such as rubber tree
polyisoprene
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ID code for polyethylene
1
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ID code for HDPE
2
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ID code for PVC
3
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ID code for LDPE
4
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ID code for PP
5
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ID code for PS
6