2.2 Organic Molecules

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What are organic molecules?

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Organic molecules are compounds that contain carbon and are typically associated with living organisms.

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What is the significance of carbon-hydrogen bonds in a molecule?

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The presence of carbon-hydrogen bonds indicates that a molecule is organic.

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What is an example of an inorganic molecule?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an example of an inorganic molecule.

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How does the number of carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds affect energy transfer?

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Generally, the more carbon-carbon or carbon-hydrogen bonds a molecule has, the more energy it can transfer when reacting with oxygen.

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Which molecule is considered organic?

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Methane (CH4) is considered an organic molecule.

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What is the role of organic molecules in energy transfer?

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Organic molecules can transfer energy when they react with oxygen.

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What distinguishes organic molecules from inorganic molecules?

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Organic molecules contain carbon, while inorganic molecules do not.

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What is the simplest organic molecule?

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The simplest organic molecule is methane (CH4).

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What type of bond is primarily found in organic molecules?

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Carbon-hydrogen bonds are primarily found in organic molecules.

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Can organic molecules be synthetic?

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Yes, organic molecules can be synthetic, meaning they are artificially created in a laboratory.