Chapter 11 Organic Chemistry: Functional Groups

Question 1

What elements are commonly found in organic compounds?

Answer 1

Organic compounds contain carbon bonded to non-metal elements such as:
-Hydrogen
-Nitrogen
-Oxygen
-Phosphorus
-Sulfur
-Fluorine
-Chlorine
-Bromine
-Iodine

Question 2

Which carbon compounds are excluded from being classified as organic compounds?

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and carbonates are excluded from the organic classification

Question 3

What are some examples of organic compound families?

Answer 3

-Alkanes
-Alkenes
-Alcohols
-Aldehydes
-Ketones
-Carboxylic acid
-Esters
-Amines
-Amides
-Amino acids

Question 4

In what areas are organic compounds commonly used?

Answer 4

-Cosmetics
-Pharmaceuticals
-Fibres
-Solvents
-Fuels
-Biological systems
-Plastics