Vocab
Organic chemistry definition
The study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-containing compounds.
What is the basic concept of organic chemistry?
The study of the chemistry of the carbon compounds.
What makes up a hydrocarbon?
Hydrogen and carbon atoms.
What is the name of CH4?
Methane
What are 3 common uses of organic compounds?
food, pharmaceuticals, fuels, and building
Hydrocarbon definition
An organic molecule containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms.
Which element is present in all organic compounds?
Carbon
What do hydrocarbons do?
Hydrocarbons are the critical energy storage molecules within all major types of fossil fuels.
What is the name of C2H6?
Ethane
How do we use hydrocarbons in everyday life?
For fuel.
Crude oil is separated by
Fractional distillation
What is the functional group ending in -OH?
Alcohol
How are hydrocarbons formed?
By the decomposition of the remains of living organisms.
What is the name of C6H1206?
What are some some things with organic compounds in your daily life?
Shampoo, Gasoline, Perfume, Lotion, Drugs, Food and food additives, Plastics, Paper, ETC.
Molecular Formula definition
Shows the number and kinds of atoms in a molecule.
What are the rules of an organic compound?
Must contain carbon bonded to itself or hydrogen
What are two examples of a hydrocarbon?
methanol and butane
What is the name of C2H5OH?
Ethanol
Pharmaceuticals or hormones
Define fermentation
is a metabolic process that converts carbohydrates into acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen
Warm, yeast, sugar and no oxygen
What type of fuel is produced through fermentation?
Biofuel or bioethanol
Name C8H18
Octane
Bread, alcohol, beer, yoghurt, cheese, kimchi, sauerkraut