Physical Science

Chapter 24: Organic Compounds

Section 1 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Most compounds containing the element carbon are called __________.
A)organic
B)inorganic
C)organisms
D)carbonates
2.
How many electrons does carbon have in its outer energy level?
A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8
3.
Which of the following enables carbon to form so many different compounds?
A)Carbon atoms will bond only to other carbon atoms.
B)Carbon forms only single bonds with other atoms.
C)Carbon atoms can link together in different arrangements.
D)Carbon atoms bond only to hydrogen atoms.
4.
A compound made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms is called a(n) __________.
A)carbonate
B)saturated compound
C)hydrocarbon
D)isomer
5.
Which of the following chemical formulas does NOT represent a hydrocarbon?
A)C2H6
B)C4H10
C)C5H12
D)C6H12O6
6.
What type of chemical bonds do saturated hydrocarbons contain?
A)only double bonds
B)only single bonds
C)only triple bonds
D)single and double bonds
7.
__________ are compounds that have identical chemical formulas but different molecular structures and shapes.
A)Isomers
B)Isotopes
C)Inorganics
D)Isolates
8.
Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain __________.
A)at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms
B)only double bonds
C)only single bonds between carbon atoms
D)only triple bonds
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