Carbon compounds

How many valence electrons does each carbon atom have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 1

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

What gives carbon the ability to form chains of almost unlimited length?

• carbon can bond to other carbon

• carbon makes covalent bonds

• carbon has 6 electrons

• carbon has isotopes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Large molecules in living cells are known as ___________.

• macromolecules

• monomers

• atoms

• elements

Simple building blocks (or groups of atoms) that attach to other groups to form molecule are called ______________-.

• atoms

• elements

• monomers

• polymers

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

When monomers join together they form ____________.

• atoms

• elements

• monomers

• polymers

Which groups below form organic compounds found in living things?

• Carbohydrates (sugar)

• Lipids (fats)

• Proteins (structure)

• Nucleic acids (DNA)

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are the three elements found in all organic componds .

• carbon

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• nitrogen

• phosphorus

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

In carbohydrates, what is the ratio of Carbon to hydrogen to oxygen.

• 1:2:1

• 1: 3

• 1: 4: 2

Which choices below are examples of carbohydrates.

• sugar

• meat

• starch

• fat

What is the main function of carbohydrates in living things.

• energy

• structure

• protection

• digestion