The Basics
The study of carbon-containing compounds
Organic Chemistry
Most polymers are primarily made of ___________ forming the backbone of their molecular chains.
Carbon
Single continuous series of any number of carbon atoms bonded together.
Straight Chain
The atomic # of Carbon is 6 which means it has ____ valence electrons.
4
2 molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures
Isomer
A compound that contains carbon.
Organic Compound
What forms a hydrocarbon?
Hydrogen and Carbon Atoms
Carbon atoms connect to other carbon atoms in a continuous circular chain.
Rings
What is the atomic symbol of aluminum?
Al (not an i)
Giant molecules called macromolecules formed by linking many smaller molecules together.
Polymers
True or False: Every compound that contains carbon (ex. carbon dioxide and carbonates) is an organic compound.
False
The __________ of carbon makes it extremely versatile.
Structure
Carbon atoms connect to other carbon atoms that are not on the ends of a straight chain.
Branched Chain
What is the atomic symbol of radon?
Rn
The smaller molecules that form a polymer.
Monomers
All organic compounds contain carbon.
True
Carbon can form what kind of bonds with other atoms.
Single, Double, and Triple
Only single bonds exist between the carbon atoms in the molecules.
Saturated Hydrocarbons
The atomic symbol of carbon is.
C
Polymers created by scientists.
Synthetic Polymers
The ____________ of an atom determines the properties of an atom, and the __________ of a molecule determines the properties of the molecule.
Structure
A hydrogen atom is replaced or “substituted” with a different atom or group of atoms.
Substituted Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons that contain any double or triple bonds between carbon atoms.
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
If the atomic # of sulfur is 16, how many valence electrons does it have?
6
Give 2 Examples of a synthetic polymer and 2 examples of a natural polymer.
Synthetic - Plastic Bottle, Nylon, Rubber Tire
Natural - Cotton, Silk, DNA