Identifying Organic Compounds

What elements are commonly found in organic compounds?

• Helium and neon

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Sodium and chlorine

• Iron and copper

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How do you recognize organic compounds in chemical formulas?

• By the presence of nitrogen

• By the presence of carbon and hydrogen

• By the presence of oxygen

• By the presence of sulfur

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What is an element or molecule?

• A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom

• A mixture of different substances

• A compound of two or more elements

• A solution of various chemicals

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What is a compound?

• A single type of atom

• A mixture of gases

• Two or more elements that have been chemically combined

• A pure chemical substance consisting of one type of atom

Originally, organic chemistry was limited to compounds produced by what?

• Non-living organisms

• Living organisms

• Synthetic materials

• Metals

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an organic compound?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Metals

• Fats

What are some examples of human-made substances included in organic chemistry?

• Rocks and minerals

• Cosmetics, plastics, pharmaceuticals

• Water and air

• Metals and alloys

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Which of the following elements is NOT one of the main components of living organisms?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Nitrogen

What type of bond is commonly found in organic compounds?

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

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What is a key characteristic of inorganic compounds?

• They contain carbon and hydrogen bonded together.

• They are made from living matter.

• They do not contain carbon and hydrogen bonded together.

• They are always in liquid form.