Introduction to Organic Compounds

Introduction to Organic Compounds

Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. Some questions may require you to recall definitions, characteristics, or examples of organic compounds.

1. Which element is the primary component of all organic compounds?

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most organic compounds?

1. Organic compounds are primarily composed of carbon and   atoms.

2. The study of carbon-containing compounds is known as   chemistry.

3. Organic compounds typically have   melting and boiling points compared to inorganic compounds.

1. All compounds that contain carbon are considered organic compounds.

2. Organic compounds are generally insoluble in water.

1. Briefly explain why carbon is unique among elements in its ability to form a vast number of compounds.

2. Name two common types of organic compounds and give an example of each.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

1. Organic compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen are called  .

2. The bonds within organic molecules are primarily   bonds.

3. Large molecules made of repeating smaller units are known as  .