Chemistry Quiz on Acids, Bases, and Organic Compounds

What is a Brønsted acid?

• A molecule that forms covalent bonds

• A molecule that donates a proton

• A molecule that accepts a proton

• A molecule that has vacant orbitals

According to Lewis theory, what defines acidic and basic properties?

• The ability to donate protons

• The ability to gain or attach electrons

• The length of carbon chains

• The presence of functional groups

In IUPAC naming, which functional group has the highest priority?

• Ethers

• Amines

• Alcohols

• Carboxylic acids

What is the correct IUPAC name for this compound?

• 4-chloro-2-bromopentane

• 2-bromo-4-chloropentane

• Chloro-bromo-pentane

• Bromo-chloro-pentane

What type of bond is formed when a Lewis acid accepts paired electrons?

• Hydrogen bond

• Metallic bond

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

What is the general formula for alkenes?

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n

• CnH2n-6

• CnH2n+2

Which of the following is NOT a type of isomerism?

• Functional isomerism

• Hydrogen isomerism

• Stereo isomerism

• Chain isomerism

What type of hybridization is associated with carbon in alkenes?

• sp

• sp2

• sp3

• sp3d

Which of the following is a characteristic of primary protein structure?

• Alpha helices

• Beta sheets

• Amino acid sequence

• Hydrogen bonding

What is the functional group of carboxylic acids?

• Amino group

• Hydroxyl group

• Carboxyl group

• Carbonyl group