Overall Carbon Flashcards
1
Q
What 2 elements are needed for an organic molecule?
A
Carbon + Hydrogen
2
Q
How many bonds can Carbon have to be stable
A
4
3
Q
How many bonds can Nitrogen have to be stable
A
3
4
Q
How many bonds can Hydrogen have to be stable
A
1
5
Q
How many bonds can Oxygen have to be stable
A
2
6
Q
How many bonds can Phosphorus have to be stable
A
3
7
Q
How many bonds can Sulfur have to be stable
A
2
8
Q
What are the 3 basic carbon skeletons?
A
Straight chain, branched chain, and ring
9
Q
OH
A
Hydroxyl
10
Q
NHH
A
Amino
11
Q
C,O,OH
A
Carboxyl
12
Q
C,O,H
A
Carbonyl
13
Q
P,O,O,OH,OH
A
Phosphate
14
Q
SH
A
Sulfhydryl
15
Q
Are hydrocarbon bonds soluble in water?
A
C-H bonds are nonpolar, so insoluble