Carbon compounds
Carbohydrate
Name : ______________________________ Class : ____________
Date: __________
1. Complete
 If carbon has ----------------valence electrons, then it can form _______ bond(s).
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If hydrogen has_____ valence electrons, then it can form ________ bond(s).
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If oxygen has_____ valence electrons, then it can form _________ bond(s).
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If nitrogen has_____ valence electrons, then it can form ________ bond(s).
2. What is unique to carbon that makes it the most important element in organic
molecules?
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3. What are the four common characteristics of all organic molecules?
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4. How are the building blocks of organic molecules like bricks?
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5. What are the definitions for a monomer and polymer?
Monomer: _________________________________________________________
Polymer:
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6. Complete the chart below
Organic
molecule
Monomer
Polymer
Function
Elements
Examples
Carbohydrate
7. For each of the following statement write true or false
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The formula for all carbohydrate is
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Carbon atoms can bond together in a straight chain, branched chain or rings.
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Large molecules containing carbon atoms are called micromolecules ___________
Milk sugar is the common name for maltose ___________
Sucrose
cellulose
lactose
glucose
starch
fructose
glycogen
maltose
galactose
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
8. Direction:
Write each name or
formula under the
correct heading. Use
these items
Polysaccharides
1
2
3
Short answers
9. How many rings are in a
 Monosaccharide? ____________
 Disaccarides ? ____________
 Polysaccharides ?_______________
10. What is the most common monosaccharide? _____________________
11. What is the storage polysaccharide in plants? ________________
In animals? _______________
12. What is the relationship between glucose, fructose, and galactose?
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13. Why would an athlete have a big pasta dinner the night before a race?
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14. What cellulose used for?
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15. Label the following diagrams using the terms dehydration – hydrolysis
H2O
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