Chemistry: Chemical Reactions & Organic Compounds

The chemical element of atomic number 6, a nonmetal which has two main forms (diamond and graphite) and which also occurs in impure form in charcoal, soot, and coal.

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Element

• Nitrogen

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Organic compounds that are made of only hydrogen and carbon atoms. They are found in many places, including crude oil and natural gas.

• Hydrocarbons

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Lipids/Fats

They are the most abundant compounds found in living organisms, including polysaccharides which are polymers composed of many sugar building blocks. They are used by cells to get and store energy.

• Polymers

• Organic Compound

• Carbohydrates

• Carbon

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Without these, cells could not live. Long chains of carbon and hydrogen molecules creating fatty acids.

• Carbohydrates

• Organic Chemistry

• Proteins

• Lipids

These are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues and organs. They help build organelles and help defend against illness.

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Polymers

• Monomers

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1 of the 4 main categories of organic compounds. They are responsible for storing genetic information.

• Compounds

• Elements

• Nucleic Acids

• Polymers

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What is the smallest building block of matter?

• Compounds

• mixtures

• atoms

• pizza

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Which choice would be a molecule?

• O

• H

• Au

• H₂

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Which of the following is a chemical change?

• A rusted can

• A crushed can

• A chopped piece of wood

• Water evaporating

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 The nucleus of an atom consists of protons and neutrons and the number of protons determines the element. 

• true
• false

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