Answer These Structural Isomers Flashcards

Chapters 12 and 13

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What determines the chemical and physical prop in hydrocarbons?
The way atoms are connected together and the number of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
What would the formula be for the following stick model?
\ / \: C4H10
Which of the following stick structures are structural isomers?
None of the above
Which of the following molecules would probably be isolated closest to the top of a fractionating tower at a refinery?
C4H10
What is meant by the term octane rating?
The degree of branching in the carbon framework
What is a functional group>
A set of atoms bonded together that give molecules containing them similar properties
Why do ethers have lower boiling points than that of an alcohol of the same molecular weight?
Ethers cannot hydrogen bond to other ethers.
An amine can often form _____ by reacting with water. what is happening?
The amine is accepting a proton from the water molecule, forming OH-
What is the main difference between condensation polymers and addition polymers?
The condensation polymer has less atoms; because a small molecule is lost during condensation.
The cell nucleus contains
Genetic material
What is the cause of lactose intolerance?
Cannot digest lactose but bacteria in your intestine can
Which of the following statements about polysaccarides are true?
Polysaccharides contain hundres of thousands of monosaccharide subunits.
What is the main difference between sugars that make up starch and the sugars that make up cellulose?
The sugars are isomers
What is the main structural feature that distinguishes lipids from other biomolecules?
Lipids contain a large number of nonpolar hydrophobic functional groups.
What is the functional group that is formed during formation of a fat?
Ester