Chemistry A
Chapter 22: Organic Chemistry
1.
What element is found in all organic compounds? ______________________
2.
What is the definition of “organic chemistry.”
3.
Write the prefix indicating the number of carbon atoms:
Number of Carbons
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Prefix
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4.
What are carbon atoms able to do that allows for great diversity?
5.
Alkanes:
a. all have __________________________________bonds.
b. Are called saturated hydrocarbons. Why?
c. What happens to the boiling point of alkanes as the carbon chain gets longer?
d. What is the general formula for alkanes? _________________________________
e. Examples:
6.
What are cycloalkanes?
7.
Alkenes:
a. Have at least __________________________________bond.
b. Are called unsaturated hydrocarbons. Why?
c. What is the general formula for alkenes? _______________________________
d. Examples:
8.
Alkynes:
a. Have at least __________________________________bond.
b. Are called unsaturated hydrocarbons. Why?
c. What is the general formula for alkynes? _________________________________
d. Examples:
9.
What is the definition of structural isomers? Give an example.
10.
What are functional groups?
11.
Fill in the chart:
NAME
ALCOHOL
ETHER
ESTER
CARBOXYLIC ACID
FORMULA
EXAMPLE