Lesson 1 Flashcards
(29 cards)
What is the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry?
Organic chemistry deals with carbon-containing compounds, while inorganic chemistry focuses on non-carbon compounds.
True or False: Organic compounds always contain carbon and hydrogen atoms.
True
What is a hydrocarbon?
A compound made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Which type of compound is methane (CH4)?
Hydrocarbon
What is the general formula for an alkane?
CnH2n+2
What is the functional group of an alcohol?
Hydroxyl (-OH) group
Which functional group is present in carboxylic acids?
Carboxyl (-COOH) group
What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2OH?
Ethanol
What is the general formula for an alkene?
CnH2n
What is the functional group of an aldehyde?
Carbonyl group (CHO)
Which type of compound is NaCl?
Inorganic compound
What is the name of the compound Fe2O3?
Iron(III) oxide
What is the general formula for a nitrate ion?
NO3-
Which type of compound is CO2?
Inorganic compound
What is the formula for sulfuric acid?
H2SO4
What is the name of the compound HCl?
Hydrochloric acid
What is the name of the compound NaOH?
Sodium hydroxide
What is the general formula for a sulfate ion?
SO4^2-
What is the difference between an element and a compound?
An element is made up of only one type of atom, while a compound is made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together.
True or False: Elements can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions.
False
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
What is the name of the compound CO?
Carbon monoxide
What is the chemical formula for ammonia?
NH3
