Topic 12: Organic Chemistry

Question 1

Naming alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes

Answer 1

Alkanes=single bonds
replace ending with ANE

Alkenes= double bonds
replace ending with ENE

Alkynes= triple bonds
replace ending with YNE

Question 2

Halide branches

Question 3

How to name alkanes with no branches

Question 4

How to name alkanes with branches

Question 5

Hydrocarbons

Answer 5

Compounds with only carbon and hydrogen

Question 6

Saturated vs unsaturated hydrocarbons

Answer 6

sat: contain only SINGLE carbon-carbon bonds
unsat: contain at least one MULITIPLE carbon-carbon bond (double/triple)

Question 7

Isomers of organic compouds

Answer 7

same molecular formula but different structures and properties

Question 8

addition

Question 9

substitution

Question 10

polymerization

Question 11

esterification

Question 12

fermentation

Question 13

combustion

Answer 13

a reaction which a substance reactions with oxygen gas, releasing energy in the form of light and heat

REACTANTS always: x and oxygen
PRODUCTS always: carbon dioxide and water

Question 14

saponification