Carbon

Question 1

What are the three formations in which carbon can bond

Answer 1

1. Branch
2. Chain
3. Ring (5 + 6)

Question 2

why is carbon considered to be so versitile

Answer 2

1. can bond to itself
2. can bond ionicly and covenlenty
3. it is a non-metal

Question 3

what is the definition of an organic compound

Answer 3

a compound with carbon

Question 4

what are the three main classifications of hyfrocarbons. whats the difference between them

Answer 4

1. Alkane, contains only single bonds
2. Alkene, contains at least one double bond
3. contains at least one triple bond

Question 5

whatis an isomer

Answer 5

compounds with the same chemicl formula but different stuctural formula

Question 6

what is an unsaturated hydrocarbon

Answer 6

a hydrocarbon with a double or tripple bond (alkene, Alkyne)

Question 7

what are the five main properties of hydrocarbons

Answer 7

1. has low melting and boiling point
2. it is a liqiud or gas at room temperature
3. doesnt conduct electricity
4. has strong odors
5. doesnt dissole in water

Question 8

list the 4 types of substituted hydrocarbons, explain what ditermines there catigory

Answer 8

1. non-metal replacement (replaced by a non-metal
2. Alchohol (hydroxle group, -O-H
3. Ester (organic acid + Alcohol)
4. Organic Acid (Carbocle group, COOH)

Question 9

what gives fruit there smells, what is combined to creat it

Answer 9

esters, Alcohol and organic acid