Families of Organic Compounds (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the primary industrial source for hydrocarbons?
What is the primary industrial source for hydrocarbons?
Crude oil (petroleum)
What is methane widely used for in homes?
What is methane widely used for in homes?
Heating and cooking
What is biosynthesis in pharmaceutical production?
What is biosynthesis in pharmaceutical production?
Using living organisms to create medicines
From which organism is penicillin extracted?
From which organism is penicillin extracted?
Penicillium mould
What is the natural source of neem oil pesticide?
What is the natural source of neem oil pesticide?
Neem tree seeds
What is malathion commonly used for?
What is malathion commonly used for?
Mosquito control
What are monomers in synthetic fabric production?
What are monomers in synthetic fabric production?
Small organic molecule building blocks
Which was the first synthetic fibre ever made?
Which was the first synthetic fibre ever made?
Nylon
Which company originally developed nylon?
Which company originally developed nylon?
DuPont in the USA
What is the starting material for polythene?
What is the starting material for polythene?
Ethene
What are polymers?
What are polymers?
Long chains formed when monomers join
How can organic compounds be classified?
How can organic compounds be classified?
By atomic composition and properties