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Organic chemistry basics

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  • Q1
    Which group in the periodic table contains the element carbon?
    4
    30s
  • Q2
    How many covalent bonds does carbon normally make?
    4
    30s
  • Q3
    A compound that contains the elements carbon and hydrogen only is called a ..... ?
    hydrocarbon
    30s
  • Q4
    A family of organic molecules with similar chemical properties is called a ......... series.
    homologous
    30s
  • Q5
    The reactive part of an organic molecule that gives it its characteristic properties is called the ............ group
    functional
    30s
  • Q6
    The type of formula that shows the exact number and type of each atom in a molecule.
    molecular formula
    30s
  • Q7
    Hydrocarbons containing only single carbon-carbon bonds are called ..............?
    saturated
    30s
  • Q8
    The homologous series with the general formula CnH2n+2 is the ................??
    alkanes
    30s
  • Q9
    If a carbon-carbon double bond is present, the functional group is called an .................??
    alkane
    30s
  • Q10
    Which chemical test reagent reacts with alkenes as a simple test to distinguish them from alkanes?
    bromine water
    30s
  • Q11
    Most hydrocarbon fuels are obtained from ..... .........?
    crude oil
    30s
  • Q12
    The simplest alkene, with two carbon atoms is called .......??
    ethene
    30s
  • Q13
    Propene can be used in a polymerisation reaction to make the plastic .....?
    polypropene
    30s
  • Q14
    Bromine water could be described as being an ........... colour.
    orange
    30s
  • Q15
    When alkanes undergo complete combustion, the two products are ................................ ??
    carbon dioxide and water
    30s

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