C6.2.1 Introduction to Organic Compounds

• Organic compounds always contain oxygen.

  False
• What is a typical property of organic compounds regarding water solubility?

  Insoluble in water
• Which type of organic compound has carbon atoms forming cyclic structures?

  Benzene
• Organic compounds have low melting and boiling points because they are non-polar.

  True
• Match the characteristic with its example:

  Composition ↔️ Methane

  Structure ↔️ Alkanes

  Properties ↔️ Lipids
• What structural feature contributes to the diversity of organic compounds?

  Carbon chains
• What is an example of a natural source of organic compounds?

  Fats
• What functional group defines alcohols?

  -OH
• Alkynes contain a triple bond between carbon atoms
• Match the organic compound type with its structural feature:

  Alkanes ↔️ Single bonds

  Alkenes ↔️ Double bonds

  Alkynes ↔️ Triple bonds
• What are the two primary sources of organic compounds?

  Natural and synthetic
• Synthetic organic compounds are produced through industrial chemical processes


  True
• Alcohols contain a hydroxyl (-OH) functional group
• Why are organic compounds important in daily life?

  Diverse applications and properties
• Lipids are used for energy storage and as lubricants


  True
• Pharmaceuticals such as aspirin and insulin are used as treatments for various diseases
• Polymers like plastics and rubber are used in packaging and clothing

  True
• What are organic compounds primarily composed of?

  Carbon and hydrogen
• Carbon atoms in organic compounds can form long chains and cyclic structures
• Order the types of chemical reactions common in organic chemistry.

  1️⃣ Substitution

  2️⃣ Addition

  3️⃣ Elimination
• Organic compounds often include elements like oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, and halogens
• What type of structure do alkanes form?

  Chains
• Organic compounds can be derived from both natural and synthetic sources
• Match the source with its origin:

  Natural ↔️ Living organisms

  Synthetic ↔️ Industrial processes
• Carboxylic acids contain a carboxyl group (COOH).


  True
• What is a common property of ketones?

  Moderately polar
• Natural sources of organic compounds include living organisms and geological formations
• What are the common types of organic compounds based on structure and functional groups?

  Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes
• Match the type of organic compound with its functional group:

  Alkenes ↔️ C=C

  Alkynes ↔️ C≡C

  Alcohols ↔️ -OH

  Ketones ↔️ C=O

  Carboxylic Acids ↔️ COOH
• Carbohydrates such as glucose and starch are used as a primary source of energy
• What is the function of proteins in the body?

  Structural components and catalysts
• What are common examples of fuels derived from organic compounds?

  Gasoline, diesel, natural gas