Exploring Carbon Compounds and Structures

What is an organic compound?

• A compound that contains metal elements

• A compound that contains carbon and hydrogen

• A compound that contains only oxygen

• A compound that contains nitrogen and sulfur

Which of the following is a class of organic compounds?

• Metals

• Hydrocarbons

• Salts

• Acids

Which of the following is an example of a hydrocarbon?

What is the general formula for alkanes?

Which of the following is NOT a use of organic compounds?

• Pharmaceuticals

• Plastics

• Fuels

• Nuclear fuel

What is the simplest hydrocarbon?

• Ethane

• Propane

• Methane

• Butane

Which of the following best describes the structure of a hydrocarbon?

• A chain of carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms

• A ring of nitrogen atoms bonded to oxygen atoms

• A lattice of metal atoms

• A network of silicon atoms

What is the main characteristic of aromatic hydrocarbons?

• They have a sweet smell

• They contain a benzene ring

• They are highly reactive

• They are colorless

Which of the following is a property of organic compounds?

• They are always soluble in water

• They have low melting and boiling points

• They are always colorless

• They are flammable