Biochem Ch 16+17

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A polymerization reaction is a type of ___________ reaction.

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condensation

Front

True or false: Esters can hydrogen bond with one another.

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false

Front

What is the common name associated with the IUPAC amide ethanamide?

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acetamide

Front

True or False: Amines can act as bases because they can be proton acceptors.

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true

Front

The reaction of amines and acid results in what product?

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amine salt

Front

Define polymerization.

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Polymerization is a chemical process that combines small molecules called monomers into a covalently bonded chain or network called a polymer.

Front

What is an ester?

Back

An ester is a compound formed from the reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid, characterized by the functional group -COO-.

Front

Explain the difference between amides and esters.

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Amides contain a carbonyl group (C=O) directly attached to a nitrogen atom, while esters have a carbonyl group attached to an oxygen atom.

Front

What is the role of amines in acid-base reactions?

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Amines can act as bases by accepting protons (H+) from acids.

Front

What is the general formula for amines?

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The general formula for amines is R-NH2, where R is a hydrocarbon group.