Organic Materials (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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% of known compounds formed by carbon
% of known compounds formed by carbon
Over 90%
Branch studying carbon-containing compounds
Branch studying carbon-containing compounds
Organic chemistry
Inorganic carbon compounds (examples)
Inorganic carbon compounds (examples)
CO, CO₂, H₂CO₃, carbonates
Two main sources of organic compounds
Two main sources of organic compounds
Fossil fuels (crude oil) & plant biomass
Origin of crude oil
Origin of crude oil
Ancient marine microorganisms under heat & pressure
Crude oil renewable status
Crude oil renewable status
Non-renewable
Boiling pt of longer vs shorter hydrocarbon chains
Boiling pt of longer vs shorter hydrocarbon chains
Higher boiling points
Plant biomass renewable status
Plant biomass renewable status
Renewable
Bio-polyethene vs petroleum-based polyethene
Bio-polyethene vs petroleum-based polyethene
Chemically identical
ABS polymer full name
ABS polymer full name
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene