Flashcards on Carbon and Its Compounds

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What is carbon?

Carbon is a chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6.

How many valence electrons does carbon have?

Carbon has four valence electrons.

What is an organic compound?

An organic compound is any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon.

What is the bonding capacity of carbon?

Carbon has a bonding capacity of four, allowing it to form stable covalent bonds with other elements.

What is the importance of carbon compounds?

Carbon compounds are vital for life, as they form the basis of organic molecules found in living organisms.

What is the structural formula of methane?

The structural formula of methane is CH4.

What is the general formula of alkanes?

The general formula of alkanes is CnH2n+2.

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

Saturated hydrocarbons have only single bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated hydrocarbons have at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms.

Define Isomerism.

Isomerism is the phenomenon of having compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements or spatial orientations.

What is the functional group of alcohols?

The functional group of alcohols is -OH (hydroxyl group).

What are the uses of carbon compounds?

Carbon compounds have various uses, such as fuels, pharmaceuticals, plastics, dyes, and solvents.

What is the difference between covalent and ionic compounds?

Covalent compounds are formed by sharing electrons, while ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.

What is the structure of an ethanoic acid molecule?

The structure of an ethanoic acid molecule is CH3COOH.

What are the properties of carbon?

Carbon has high melting and boiling points, forms covalent bonds, can form a variety of compounds, and exhibits allotropy.

What is the mechanism of carbon bonding?

Carbon forms covalent bonds through the sharing of valence electrons with other non-metallic elements.

How does carbon exhibit catenation?

Carbon exhibits catenation, which is the ability to form covalent bonds with other carbon atoms, resulting in long chains or rings.

What is carbon?

Carbon is a chemical element with the symbol C and atomic number 6.

How many valence electrons does carbon have?

Carbon has four valence electrons.

What is an organic compound?

An organic compound is any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon.

What is the bonding capacity of carbon?

Carbon has a bonding capacity of four, allowing it to form stable covalent bonds with other elements.

What is the importance of carbon compounds?

Carbon compounds are vital for life, as they form the basis of organic molecules found in living organisms.

What is the structural formula of methane?

The structural formula of methane is CH4.

What is the general formula of alkanes?

The general formula of alkanes is CnH2n+2.

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

Saturated hydrocarbons have only single bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated hydrocarbons have at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms.

Define Isomerism.

Isomerism is the phenomenon of having compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements or spatial orientations.

What is the functional group of alcohols?

The functional group of alcohols is -OH (hydroxyl group).

What are the uses of carbon compounds?

Carbon compounds have various uses, such as fuels, pharmaceuticals, plastics, dyes, and solvents.

What is the difference between covalent and ionic compounds?

Covalent compounds are formed by sharing electrons, while ionic compounds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.

What is the structure of an ethanoic acid molecule?

The structure of an ethanoic acid molecule is CH3COOH.

What are the properties of carbon?

Carbon has high melting and boiling points, forms covalent bonds, can form a variety of compounds, and exhibits allotropy.

What is the mechanism of carbon bonding?

Carbon forms covalent bonds through the sharing of valence electrons with other non-metallic elements.

How does carbon exhibit catenation?

Carbon exhibits catenation, which is the ability to form covalent bonds with other carbon atoms, resulting in long chains or rings.

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