6.1 Study Guide

Question 1

Polymers are arrange and are formed from what?

Answer 1

Monomers which can be used to form new polymers.

Question 2

Isomers are molecules with what kinds of molecular formulas?

Answer 2

Molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures.

Question 3

Hydrolysis means what? Think of what it’s prefixes and suffixes mean.

Answer 3

To split or break apart water.

Question 4

The use of H2O to breakdown polymers are the process of what?

Answer 4

Hydrolysis

Question 5

Dehydrate Synthesis means what? Think of what it’s prefixes and suffixes mean.

Answer 5

The loss of water to create a polymer.

Question 6

The joining of monomers and H2O is the process of what?

Answer 6

Dehydration Synthesis

Question 7

Why is carbon a versatile block for organic molecules?

Answer 7

All of life is built of carbon; it contains four stable covalent bonds. It can form double and triple bonds, storing C-H bonds and forming chains with other carbons with abundance. It gives organic molecules distinctive properties and makes hydrocarbons hydrophilic; therefore increasing solubility.