Organic Chemistry Review

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What is 2-Pentene?

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An alkene, which is a type of hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

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Fossil fuels are organic compounds that are made from __________.

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Hydrocarbons.

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What does 'C' stand for in chemistry?

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Carbon.

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What is a functional group?

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Atoms or group of atoms that give specific characteristics to a molecule.

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How many stable bonds does carbon always form?

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4.

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What is an alkane?

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A saturated hydrocarbon with single bonds only.

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What is an alkene?

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An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

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What is an alkyne?

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An unsaturated hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond.

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Define hydrocarbons.

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Organic compounds composed entirely of hydrogen and carbon.

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What is the significance of functional groups in organic chemistry?

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They determine the chemical reactivity and properties of the molecules.