Organic Chemistry Words
1 / 15Master the vocabulary of organic chemistry, from carbon compounds and functional groups to polymers and biochemical reactions.
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What is a 'hydrocarbon'?
About Organic Chemistry Words
Master the vocabulary of organic chemistry, from carbon compounds and functional groups to polymers and biochemical reactions. Organic Chemistry Words packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
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1. What is a 'hydrocarbon'?
Answer: A compound made up of only hydrogen and carbon atoms
2. What is a 'polymer'?
Answer: A large molecule made up of repeating smaller units called monomers
3. What does 'isomer' mean?
Answer: Molecules with the same chemical formula but different structural arrangements
4. What is an 'ester'?
Answer: A compound formed from a reaction between an acid and an alcohol, often with fruity smells
5. What is 'saturation' in organic chemistry?
Answer: When a carbon compound has only single bonds and no more hydrogen atoms can be added
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