Organic Chemistry - Carbon Molecules and Hydrocarbon Quiz

What is organic chemistry primarily concerned with?

• Compounds containing oxygen

• Compounds containing nitrogen

• Compounds containing carbon

• Compounds containing sulfur

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are hydrocarbons made up of?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and carbon

• Carbon and sulfur

• Nitrogen and oxygen

Where are hydrocarbons commonly found?

• In water

• In crude oil

• In rocks

• In air

How is crude oil often described?

• The life blood of industrial nations

• The water of the earth

• The air of the atmosphere

• The rock of the mountains

Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as a place where crude oil is extracted?

• Saudi Arabia

• Canada

• Australia

• Venezuela

What elements do hydrocarbons contain?

• Hydrogen and oxygen

• Hydrogen and nitrogen

• Hydrogen and carbon

• Carbon and oxygen

What type of bonds are present in alkane molecules?

• Double covalent bonds

• Single covalent bonds

• Triple covalent bonds

• Ionic bonds

Which of the following is NOT one of the first four alkanes?

• Methane

• Ethane

• Propane

• Pentane

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-2

• CnHn+2

What is crude oil formed from?

• Rocks

• Microscopic sea creatures called plankton

• Trees

• Sand

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5