1. How many bonds MUST a carbon atom make?
A. 2; B. 3; C. 4; D. 5
2. In alkanes, carbon is bonded to ____ other atoms.
A. 2; B. 3; C. 4; D. 5
3. What kind of bond is found between carbon atoms in an alkene?
A. Single covalent; B. Double covalent; C. Triple covalent; D. Ionic
4. In alkenes, carbon is bonded to ____ other atoms.
A. 1; B. 2; C. 3; D. 4
5. An alkene is considered a __________ hydrocarbon.
A. Unsaturated; B. Saturated; C. Diluted; D. Concentrated
6. The general formula for an alkene is:
A. CnH2n+2 B. CnH2n C. CnHn D. CnH2n-2
7. A hydrocarbon with 1 or more triple covalent bonds is a/an:
A. Aromatic hydrocarbon; B. Cyclic hydrocarbon; C. Alkyne; D. Ester
8. The molecular formula for benzene is:
A. C6H6 B. C6H14 C. C6H12 D. C6H10
Match each of the following organic families to their functional group:
A. Alcohol; B. Ether; C. Carboxylic acid; D. Ester
9. C-C-C-O-C 10. C-C-C-OH 11. C-C-C-O-C-C 12. C-C-OH
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13. Which of the following organic families are compounds that give flavors and fragrances?
A. Ester; B. Ether; C. Alcohol; D. Carboxylic acid
14. What type of reaction occurs when ethene (ethylene) forms polyethylene?
A. Combustion; B. Condensation polymerization; C. Addition polymerization;
D. Fractionating
15. The small single molecule that is used to form a plastic is called a/an:
A. Polymer; B. Alkane; C. Monomer; D. Plasma
16. The rigidity of a polymer can be increased by:
A. Orienting and uncoiling the chains; B. Adding more molecules to the inside;
C. Crosslinking the chains; D. Cutting the chains
17. The reaction from lab used to form an ester is a/an _____ reaction.
A. Condensation polymerization; B. Combustion; C. Addition polymerization;
D. Acid-base
18. What small molecule is lost when a condensation polymer is made?
A. Monomer; B. Carbon dioxide; C. Oxygen; D. Water
19. What is the major use of petroleum is the U.S.?
A. Transportation; B. Electricity; C. Heat; D. Building compounds
20. Solid petroleum comes from:
A. Coal; B. Plants; C. Biomass; D. Oil shale rock
21. Which of the following is NOT an alternative to petroleum for burning?
A. Natural gas; B. Coal; C. Tar sands; D. Biomass
22. Which of the following is NOT an alternative to petroleum for building?
A. Euphoria plant; B. Biomass; C. Biopolymers from bacteria; D. Coal
23. Most alternatives for petroleum are too expensive to use at this time.
A. True; B. False
24. Tetrafluoroethylene is used to make Saran Wrap.
A. True; B. False
25. Vinyl chloride is used to make plastic pipes.
A. True; B. False
Questions? Comments??
Deborah McCool
Penn Cambria High School
Cresson, PA