Organic Molecular Structures (Grade 12 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Branch of chemistry studying carbon compounds
Branch of chemistry studying carbon compounds
Organic chemistry
Definition of organic molecule
Definition of organic molecule
Molecule with carbon atoms bonded to other C and H atoms
Number of valence electrons in carbon
Number of valence electrons in carbon
Four, allowing it to form four bonds with other atoms
Definition of catenation
Definition of catenation
Carbon atoms bonding together to form long chains
Two main types of carbon chains
Two main types of carbon chains
Branched chains and unbranched (straight) chains
Primary carbon source in nature
Primary carbon source in nature
Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Three fossil fuel examples
Three fossil fuel examples
Coal, petroleum, and natural gas
What structural formula displays
What structural formula displays
Every bond between atoms in the molecule
Condensed structural formula feature
Condensed structural formula feature
Most compact; groups all atoms bonded to each carbon
What molecular formula shows
What molecular formula shows
Number of each type of atom present