CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY QUIZ, PAGE 1
FEBRUARY 2, 2007
NAME
Organic Chemistry
DIRECTIONS:
1)
ethanol
A)
alcohol
2)
octane
B)
hydrocarbon
3)
methanoic acid
C)
organic acid
4)
benzene
D)
aromatic
5)
isopropanol
6)
pentene
7)
butanoic acid
8)
2-hexenol
9)
pentanoic acid
10)
butyne
DIRECTIONS:
11)
PART A – MATCHING
Match the COMPOUND on the left with the correct FAMILY OF
ORGANIC CHEMICALS on the right. Some answers may be used more
than once.
PART B – FILL-IN-THE-BLANK
FILL IN THE BLANKS below with the correct TERM or TERMS that
correctly COMPLETES each sentence. Each blank represents one word.
A primary and important characteristic of hydrocarbons is their ability to participate in
reactions as fuels.
12)
The carboxyl or –COOH functional group is an essential component of every
.
13)
The hydroxyl or –OH functional group is an essential component of all
.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY QUIZ, PAGE 2
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DIRECTIONS:
NAME
PART C -- MULTIPLE CHOICE
FILL IN THE BLANK with the response that BEST ANSWERS each
question or BEST COMPLETES each sentence. Each blank will have
only one correct response.
14)
How many double bonded carbons does benzene contain?
A)
1
B)
2
C)
4
D)
3
15)
Hydrocarbons MUST contain all of the following EXCEPT
A)
hydrogen
B)
carbon
C)
carbon to carbon bonds (except methane)
D)
oxygen
16)
Which of the following is NOT a part of the distillation process?
A)
Having a mixture of 2 or more organic compounds.
B)
Cooling a mixture of chemicals to their freezing points.
C)
Heating a mixture of chemicals to their boiling points.
D)
Collecting gas vapors and condensing them into liquids.
For question #17, refer to the following diagram:
17)
The chemical shown above is
A)
methanol
B)
propanol
C)
butanol
D)
ethanol
.
.
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DIRECTIONS:
18)
NAME
PART D – SHORT ANSWER
Answer the following questions in a FEW COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Use lecture and unit concepts where appropriate.
List and describe THREE factors studied by organic chemistry.
a)
b)
c)
19)
Describe a lab activity that would show that an organic compound is made up of black
carbon using the following items. You may ASSUME that all safety materials are available.
(Do NOT ask what these items are! That is PART of your quiz!)
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DIRECTIONS:
STATION A:
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25)
NAME
PART E – LAB PRACTICAL
WHEN a lab station is available, go to the station and use the materials
provided to answer the questions at the station. DO NOT STAND AND
WAIT FOR A LAB STATION. STAY IN YOUR SEAT UNTIL ONE IS
AVAILABLE.