Carbon Chemistry

Which of the following hydrocarbons contains at least one double bond?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

Which of the following hydrocarbons contains at least one triple bond?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

Which of the following hydrocarbons contains only single bonds?

• Alkanes

• Alkenes

• Alkynes

Why can carbon combine with itself to make substances that have very different properties? (ex. graphite and diamond).

• Because of carbon's 4 valence electrons it can form a variety of bonds with other carbons.

• Because carbon is polar it can combine in a variety of ways.

• Because carbon will either give or take 4 electrons so it can form various substances

• Because carbon forms cations it combines in various ways.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The structure of graphite is most like which of the following?

• A soccer ball

• A cardboard box

• A sheet of paper

• A glass of water

Which of the following is a flammable solid that can be used as a fuel for electricity generation or heating?

• Methane

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Coal

Cellulose is made of glucopyranose subunits that are repeated hundreds of times. Knowing this about the structure of cellulose, it is most likely a(n)...

• Alkane

• Petroleum product

• Polymer

• Straight carbon chain

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What is a hydrocarbon?

• A compound composed of carbon and water

• A compound composed of carbon and hydrogen

• A compound composed of carbon and oxygen

• A compound composed of carbon and nitrogen

What is it about coal that can make it a contributing factor to acid rain?

• If the coal is burned at a high temperature, acid rain could form.

• If the coal contains too much hydrogen, acid rain could occur.

• If the coal isn't mined correctly, it could cause acid rain when burned.

• If the coal contains too much nitrogen or sulfur, acid rain could occur.

What type of hydrocarbon is shown above?

• Alkane

• Alkene

• Alkyne

• None of the above