Organic Chemistry Words

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Instructions: Master the vocabulary of organic chemistry, from carbon compounds and functional groups to polymers and biochemical reactions.

1.
What is a 'hydrocarbon'?
A
A compound containing oxygen
B
A type of mineral
C
A compound made up of only hydrogen and carbon atoms
D
Any liquid chemical
2.
What is a 'polymer'?
A
A type of acid
B
A large molecule made up of repeating smaller units called monomers
C
A single atom
D
A radioactive element
3.
What does 'isomer' mean?
A
A measurement of molecular weight
B
Molecules with the same chemical formula but different structural arrangements
C
A molecule with extra atoms
D
A type of chemical bond
4.
What is an 'ester'?
A
A type of metal compound
B
A type of crystal
C
A compound formed from a reaction between an acid and an alcohol, often with fruity smells
D
A gas at room temperature
5.
What is 'saturation' in organic chemistry?
A
When a solution is too concentrated
B
Having too much solvent
C
When a carbon compound has only single bonds and no more hydrogen atoms can be added
D
When a reaction is complete
6.
What is a 'functional group'?
A
A specific grouping of atoms within a molecule that determines its chemical properties
B
A group of scientists working together
C
A periodic table category
D
The main element in a compound
7.
What does 'alkane' refer to?
A
A saturated hydrocarbon with only single bonds between carbon atoms
B
An aromatic compound
C
A compound containing nitrogen
D
A compound with triple bonds
8.
What is 'benzene'?
A
A type of alcohol
B
A six-carbon aromatic ring compound that is a fundamental structure in organic chemistry
C
A type of amino acid
D
A long-chain fatty acid
9.
What is an 'amino acid'?
A
An organic molecule that serves as a building block of proteins
B
A type of sugar
C
A fatty substance
D
A mineral found in bones
10.
What does 'polymerization' describe?
A
The chemical process of joining monomers to form a polymer chain
B
Breaking apart large molecules
C
Dissolving a compound in water
D
Heating a substance to its boiling point
11.
What is an 'aldehyde'?
A
A type of base
B
An organic compound containing a carbon-hydrogen-oxygen group (CHO) at the end of a carbon chain
C
A noble gas compound
D
A type of salt
12.
What does 'chirality' refer to?
A
The color of a compound
B
The weight of a molecule
C
The property of a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image
D
The boiling point of a liquid
13.
What is a 'carbohydrate'?
A
A compound made of carbon and metal
B
A type of fossil fuel
C
A compound with only carbon atoms
D
An organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, including sugars and starches
14.
What is 'cracking' in organic chemistry?
A
Mixing two chemicals together
B
The process of breaking down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more useful ones
C
Breaking a glass container
D
Cooling a compound rapidly
15.
What is an 'ethanol'?
A
A type of plastic
B
A poisonous gas
C
A type of acid
D
A two-carbon alcohol commonly found in alcoholic beverages and used as a fuel

Answer Key

Question 1

C. A compound made up of only hydrogen and carbon atoms

Question 2

B. A large molecule made up of repeating smaller units called monomers

Question 3

B. Molecules with the same chemical formula but different structural arrangements

Question 4

C. A compound formed from a reaction between an acid and an alcohol, often with fruity smells

Question 5

C. When a carbon compound has only single bonds and no more hydrogen atoms can be added

Question 6

A. A specific grouping of atoms within a molecule that determines its chemical properties

Question 7

A. A saturated hydrocarbon with only single bonds between carbon atoms

Question 8

B. A six-carbon aromatic ring compound that is a fundamental structure in organic chemistry

Question 9

A. An organic molecule that serves as a building block of proteins

Question 10

A. The chemical process of joining monomers to form a polymer chain

Question 11

B. An organic compound containing a carbon-hydrogen-oxygen group (CHO) at the end of a carbon chain

Question 12

C. The property of a molecule that is not superimposable on its mirror image

Question 13

D. An organic compound of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, including sugars and starches

Question 14

B. The process of breaking down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more useful ones

Question 15

D. A two-carbon alcohol commonly found in alcoholic beverages and used as a fuel

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