Unit 6 Organic chemistry hydrocarbons Flashcard practice

Front

What is the name of the compound with the formula C2H4?

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ethene

Front

What are the building blocks of macromolecules?

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monomers

Front

What is the chemical name for C5H10?

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Pentene

Front

DNA and RNA are examples of what type of biological macromolecule?

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nucleic acids

Front

What is the simplest alkane?

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Methane

Front

What is the general formula for alkenes?

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C_nH_(2n) (where n is the number of carbon atoms)

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

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Saturated hydrocarbons contain only single bonds, while unsaturated hydrocarbons contain one or more double or triple bonds.

Front

What is the process called when monomers join to form polymers?

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Polymerization

Front

What is the name of the compound with the formula C3H6?

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Propene

Front

What type of bond is present in ethyne?

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Triple bond