Functional Groups and Polymers Quiz

What is a functional group in an organic molecule?

• A group of atoms that does not react

• A hydrocarbon without any substituents

• A specific arrangement of atoms capable of characteristic chemical reactions

• A type of polymer

What is an alkyl halide?

• An organic compound with a hydroxyl group

• An organic compound containing two carbon atoms

• An organic compound containing a halogen atom covalently bonded to an aliphatic carbon atom

• An organic compound with a carbonyl group

Which suffix is used for naming alcohols?

• -ol

• -oate

• -one

• -al

What is the characteristic of ethers?

• They are always aromatic compounds

• They are non-polar and have high boiling points

• They contain an oxygen bonded to two carbon atoms

• They can form hydrogen bonds with each other

What defines a ketone?

• A compound with a hydroxyl group

• A compound with a carboxyl group

• A carbonyl group bonded to two other carbon atoms

• A carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain

How are carboxylic acids named?

• By using the prefix di-

• By replacing -oate with -ic acid

• By changing the -ane to -anoic acid

• By adding -ol to the alkane name

What is a polymer?

• A single monomer

• A compound with a hydroxyl group

• A type of halocarbon

• A substance made of repeating monomers

What is a substitution reaction?

• A reaction where one atom is replaced by another

• A reaction that adds atoms to a double bond

• A reaction that involves only hydrocarbons

• A reaction that forms polymers

What happens during a hydration reaction?

• A polymer is formed

• A halogen replaces a hydrogen atom

• A hydrogen atom and hydroxyl group add to a double bond

• An ether is created

Which of the following is a characteristic of esters?

• They contain a carbonyl and a hydroxyl group

• They cannot be volatile

• They are formed from carboxylic acids

• They are always non-polar