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carbon chemistry review

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why can carbon combine with itself to make substances that have very different properties? (ex. graphite and diamond).

a)

Because of carbon's 4 valence electrons it can form a variety of bonds with other carbons.

b)

Because carbon is polar it can combine in a variety of ways.

c)

Because carbon will either give or take 4 electrons so it can form various substances

d)

Because carbon forms cations it combines in various ways.

2.

Cellulose is made of glucopyranose subunits that are repeated hundreds of times. Knowing this about the structure of cellulose, it is most likely a(n)...

a)

Alkane

b)

Petroleum product

c)

Polymer

d)

Straight carbon chain

3.

What is a hydrocarbon?

a)

A compound composed of carbon and water

b)

A compound composed of carbon and hydrogen

c)

A compound composed of carbon and oxygen

d)

A compound composed of carbon and nitrogen

4.

What is the term used to describe compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements?

a)

isomers

b)

polymers

c)

homologues

d)

isotopes

5.

What is the term used to describe compounds with the same molecular formula but different functional groups?

a)

isomers

b)

homologues

c)

polymers

d)

analogues

6.

What is the maximum number of bonds that carbon can form with other atoms?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

e)

unlimited number

7.

How many protons are in an atom of carbon?

a)

12

b)

6

c)

14

d)

8

e)

it depends on the isotope of carbon

8.

Fill-in-the-blank: Carbon has _______ valence electrons.

a)

6

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

8

9.

True/False: Carbon is NOT an important part of living things and is NOT a part of the important macromolecules that make-up biological cells.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Which biological macromolecule has forms that can function as long-term energy storage as well as forms that make up cell membranes?

a)

lipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

11.

Which biological macromolecule has the role of storing genetic information?

a)

nucleic acids

b)

proteins

c)

lipids

d)

carbohydrates

12.

Which biological macromolecule provides a quick source of energy to cells as well as structure for some cells?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

13.

The smallest piece of carbon is...

a)

one atom of carbon

b)

a microscopic diamond

c)

a carbon dioxide molecule

d)

an atom with atomic number 1

14.

Which does NOT contain carbon?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

nucleic acids

d)

carbohydrates

e)

water

15.

Select the isotopes of carbon:

a)

a carbon atom with 6 protons and 6 neutrons

b)

a carbon atom with 6 protons and 7 neutrons

c)

a carbon atom with 6 protons and 8 neutrons

d)

all of the above are isotopes of carbon

16.

How does the presence of four valence electrons in carbon influence its bonding behavior?

a)

It can only form single bonds

b)

It can form up to four covalent bonds with other atoms

c)

It forms ionic bonds with metals

d)

It cannot form bonds with hydrogen

17.

How does the bonding versatility of carbon contribute to the complexity of biological molecules?

a)

It limits the types of molecules that can be formed

b)

It allows for the formation of diverse and complex molecules essential for life

c)

It only permits the formation of small molecules

d)

It restricts carbon to forming bonds with only a few elements

18.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of hydrocarbons, and what is one common use?

a)

Presence of nitrogen, used in fertilizers

b)

Presence of carbon and hydrogen, used as fuels

c)

Presence of oxygen, used in antiseptics

d)

Presence of sulfur, used in dyes

19.

Butane and isobutane are examples of

a)

isomers

b)

fullerenes

c)

nanotubes

20.

How many electrons are shared in a single bond between two carbon atoms?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

21.

How many bonds does a carbon atom need?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

22.

For a compound to be considered an organic compound it must contain

a)

Carbon

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Nitrogen

23.

A bond created by the sharing of electrons is known as...

a)

A covalent bond

b)

An ionic bond

c)

A sharing bond

d)

An electron bond

24.
Carbon can form double bonds with hydrogen
a)
True
b)
False
25.

What is a hydrocarbon?

a)

A compound composed of carbon and water

b)

A compound composed of carbon and hydrogen

c)

A compound composed of carbon and oxygen

d)

A compound composed of carbon and nitrogen

26.

An element whose atoms can make straight chains, branched chains, and rings is

a)

carbon

b)

hydrogen

c)

nitrogen

d)

oxygen

27.

What is another name for carbon compounds?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fullerenes

c)

hydrocarbons

d)

organic compounds

28.

What can you tell about methane (CH4) from its molecular formula?

a)

it contains four carbon atoms

b)

it contains one hydrogen atom

c)

it contains four hydrogen atoms

d)

it forms groups of four molecules

29.
What is a biological molecule?
a)
a large organic molecule in any living organism.
b)
A molecule that has its own biology
c)
A molecule found only in rodents
d)
A biological polymer maade of amino acid monomers
30.
What is a carbohydrate?
a)
A biological polymer that stores and transmits genetic information
b)
a group of organic molecules that includes sugars, starches , and glucose
c)
An oil used for your car
d)
hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds
31.
What is a hydrocarbon?
a)
A mechanism used to lift a car to change the tire
b)
A super hero "Captain Hydrocarbon"
c)
A compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms
d)
One of the small organic molecules that make up the long chain of a polymer
32.
What is an isomer?
a)
A glove worn in cold weather
b)
a biological polymer made of amino acid monomers
c)
a large organic molecule in any living organism
d)
one of two or more compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements
33.
What is a lipid?
a)
A type of biological molecule that includes fats, oils, hormones, waxes, and components of cellular membranes
b)
A carbon compound
34.
What is a monomer?
a)
One of the small organic molecules that make up the long chain of a paperclip banner
b)
A single cell in a multi cell organism
c)
A hydrocarbon that contains one or more double or triple bonds
d)
One of the small organic molecules that make up the long chain of a polymer
35.
What is nucleic acid?
a)
A biological polymer that stores and transmits genetic information
b)
The acid in your stomach after eating spicy food
c)
The acid used to make a nuclear bomb
d)
A carbon compound that contains the two functional groups, amino and carboxyl
36.
What is a polymer?
a)
A plastic product that is recyclable
b)
A biological polymer made of amino acid monomers
c)
A molecule made up of many of the same small organic molecules covalently bonded together, forming a long chain
d)
A large organic molecule in any living organism
37.
What is an organic compound?
a)
A place where people live and grow organic fruits and veggies
b)
A chemical compound that contains carbon atoms usually bonded to at least one hydrogen atom
c)
A large organic molecule in any living organism
d)
The chemical process in which small organic molecules, or monomers, bond together to form a chain
38.
What is a protein?
a)
The main ingredient of the Paleo diet.
b)
A biological polymer that stores and transmits genetic information
c)
A large organic molecule in any living organism
d)
A biological polymer made of amino acid monomers
39.
What is a saturated hydrocarbon?
a)
A hydrocarbon that contains 46 bonds.
b)
A hudrocarbon that contains only single bonds
c)
A biological polymer that stores and trnsmits genetic information
d)
A water powered motor
40.
What is an unsaturated hyrocarbon?
a)
A hydrocarbon that contains one or more double or triple bonds
b)
An unhealthy fat molecule
c)
Hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds
d)
A group of organic molecules that includes sugars, starches, and cellulose
41.

small organic molecules that link together to form polymers.

a)

Lipid

b)

Monomer

c)

Organic compound

d)

Polymer

42.

Most compounds that contain carbon.

a)

Lipid

b)

Monomer

c)

Organic compound

d)

Polymer

43.

Large molecule made up of small, repeating units, linked by covalent bond to form a long chain.

a)

Lipid

b)

Monomer

c)

Organic compound

d)

Polymer

44.

Biological polymer, made up of amino acids, catalyzes, many sell reactions and provides structural materials for many parts of the body.

a)

Polymerization

b)

Protein

c)

Saturated hydrocarbon

d)

Starches

45.

Hydrocarbon, such as methane, with only single bonds.

a)

Polymerization

b)

Protein

c)

Saturated hydrocarbon

d)

Starches

46.

Polymers of glucose monomers in which hundreds or thousands of glucose molecules are joined together.

a)

Polymerization

b)

Protein

c)

Saturated hydrocarbon

d)

Starches

47.

Carbohydrates containing carbon atoms arranged in a ring.

a)

Sugars

b)

Unsaturated hydrocarbon

c)

Polymer

d)

Organic compound

48.

What is the chemical element symbol for Carbon?

a)

Ca

b)

c

c)

C

d)

Cn

49.

What is the Chemical element symbol for hydrogen?

a)

Hy

b)

He

c)

h

d)

H

50.

What is the Chemical element symbol for oxygen?

a)

O

b)

Ox

c)

Oy

d)

o

51.

Hydrocarbons are made of what 2 elements?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Helium

e)

Hydrogen

52.

Define polymer

a)

circular molecule made with many repeating units

b)

short molecule made of a few repeating units

c)

long, chain-like molecule made of repeating units

d)

chain-like molecule that contains hydrogen and oxygen

53.
Proteins are made of monomers called ___________
a)
Nucleotides
b)
Monosaccharides
c)
Amino Acids
d)
Glycerol and fatty acids
54.
DNA and RNA are examples of 
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
55.
Nucleotides are monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
56.
Monosaccharides are monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
57.
Waxes, oils and fats are examples of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
58.
Which macromolecule is shown?
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a)
lipid
b)
protein
c)
nucleic acid
d)
carbohydrate
59.
What is the function of nucleic acids?
a)
store genetic information
b)
store energy (long-term)
c)
store energy (short-term)
d)
build skin, hair, nails, muscles
60.
Which of the following organic compounds is the main source of energy for living things?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
proteins
61.
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
62.
What are the monomers of DNA?
a)
glycerols
b)
amino acids
c)
fatty acids
d)
nucleotides
63.
Lipids can be digested into what smaller subunits?
a)
nucleic acids
b)
amino acids
c)
fatty acids
d)
glucose
64.
Which group of biomolecules provide quick energy to organisms?
a)
proteins
b)
carbohydrates
c)
lipids
d)
nucleic acids
65.
Genetic information is stored in which class of organic compounds?
a)
proteins
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
carbohydrates
66.
All organic compounds contain the element
a)
carbon
b)
nitrogen
c)
phosphorus
d)
sulfur
67.
Enzymes are..
a)
nucleic acids 
b)
carbohydrates 
c)
lipids 
d)
proteins 
68.
Which is an example of a lipid?
a)
Candy
b)
Olive Oil
c)
DNA
d)
Meat
69.
What are the functions of lipids?
a)
provide quick energy/
insulation
b)
repair tissues
c)
2nd source of energy/ insulates
d)
build struc
tures 
70.
What are the functions of proteins?
a)
build structures and provide quick energy
b)
repair tissue and store long-term energy
c)
build structures/
hormones/ transport/ enzymes
d)
provide energy/ transport
71.
What is the function of a nucleic acid?
a)
store energy
b)
build muscle
c)
provide energy
d)
store genetic information
72.
Which is a Carbohydrate's monomer?
a)
Sugar
b)
Amino acids
c)
Monosacharide
d)
Nucleotide
73.
Many plants have waxy coatings on some surfaces. This coating reduces water loss because it is not water-permeable. This waxy coating is which of the following types of organic molecule?
a)
protein
b)
carbohydrate
c)
nucleic acid
d)
 lipid
74.
RNA and DNA are which type of macromolecules?
a)
carbohydrate
b)
lipid
c)
nucleic acid
d)
protein
75.
Which of the following is NOT a biomolecule?
a)
Water
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Protein
d)
Lipid
76.

What does poly- mean?

a)

Many

b)

One

77.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which of the following correctly pairs the macromolecule with its monomer?

a)

Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides

b)

Lipids: Nucleotides

c)

Proteins: Fatty Acids

d)

Nucleic Acids: Amino Acids

78.

Which of the following are function(s) of a carbohydrate?

a)

Gives your body quick energy

b)

Gives long term energy, insulation, & forms plasma membranes

c)

Does the work of the cell & speeds up reactions

d)

Carries your genes

79.

What is an example of a lipid?

a)
b)

c)

d)

80.

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

a)

b)

c)

d)

81.

What is an example of a protein?

a)

b)

c)

d)

82.

What is an example of a nucleic acid?

a)

b)

c)

d)

83.

What macromolecule is classified as an enzyme?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Lipids

84.

What are examples of carbohydrates?

a)

triglycerides, waxes, fat, and oils

b)

form polypeptides such as antibodies, enzymes, and hormones

c)

glucose, fructose, cellulose, and lactose

d)

DNA and RNA

85.

Macromolecules are formed by a process called polymerization, in which large compounds are built by joining smaller ones together.

The smaller units, or _____, join together to form _____.

a)

polymers, monomers

b)

monomers, polymers

c)

molecules, atoms

d)

cells, molecules

86.

Four groups of organic compounds found in living things are

a)

water, vitamins, minerals, air

b)

carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen

c)

sunlight, chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and glucose

d)

carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins

87.

The monomers in starch are _____ molecules.

a)

water

b)

sugar

c)

lipid

d)

glycerol

88.

Single sugar molecules are called _____.

a)

monosaccharides

b)

disaccharides

c)

triglycerides

d)

polysaccharides

89.

Which lipid molecule is unsaturated fat?

a)

Molecule on the left

b)

Molecule on the right

90.

A lipid molecule is composed of

a)

monosaccharides and disaccharides

b)

a glycerol molecule and fatty acid chains

c)

nucleotides (phosphate, sugar, nitrogenous base)

d)

amino acids

91.

Nucleic acids are composed of monomers called _____.

a)

starch

b)

glycerol

c)

DNA

d)

nucleotides

92.

Proteins are composed of monomers called _____.

a)

monosaccharides

b)

glycerol molecule

c)

nucleotides

d)

amino acids

93.

The following macromolecule is a carbohydrate.

a)
b)
c)
d)
94.

The following macromolecule is a lipid.

a)
b)
c)
d)
95.

The following macromolecule is a nucleic acid.

a)
b)
c)
d)
96.

The following macromolecule is a protein.

a)
b)
c)
d)

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