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What is the atomic number of carbon?
The atomic number of carbon is 6.
What are hydrocarbons?
Hydrocarbons are compounds composed entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
What is the general formula for alkanes?
The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2.
Name a common allotrope of carbon.
Graphite is a common allotrope of carbon.
What is the functional group of alcohols?
The functional group of alcohols is -OH (hydroxyl group).
Define isomerism.
Isomerism is the phenomenon where compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas.
Related Flashcard Decks
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What is the atomic number of carbon? | The atomic number of carbon is 6. |
What are hydrocarbons? | Hydrocarbons are compounds composed entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms. |
What is the general formula for alkanes? | The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2. |
Name a common allotrope of carbon. | Graphite is a common allotrope of carbon. |
What is the functional group of alcohols? | The functional group of alcohols is -OH (hydroxyl group). |
Define isomerism. | Isomerism is the phenomenon where compounds have the same molecular formula but different structural formulas. |
What is the main source of hydrocarbons? | The main source of hydrocarbons is fossil fuels. |
What is the simplest alkene? | Ethene (C2H4) is the simplest alkene. |
What is the significance of carbon's tetravalency? | Carbon's tetravalency allows it to form four covalent bonds, enabling a variety of complex structures. |
What is a saturated hydrocarbon? | A saturated hydrocarbon is a hydrocarbon with single bonds only, also known as an alkane. |