Unit 23 - DAWSON

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Which two elements do all organic compounds contain?

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Carbon and hydrogen.

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Organic compounds made only of the elements carbon and hydrogen are called...

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Hydrocarbons.

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What is the chemistry of carbon called?

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Organic Chemistry.

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Which statement is correct?

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All organic compounds contain carbon.

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Where are electrons located?

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In the electron cloud.

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What are hydrocarbons?

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Compounds made exclusively of carbon and hydrogen.

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What is the primary characteristic of organic compounds?

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They contain carbon.

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What is the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry?

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Organic chemistry focuses on carbon-containing compounds, while inorganic chemistry deals with non-carbon compounds.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is a common property of organic compounds?

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They can form long chains or rings of carbon atoms.