Carbon Chemistry

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Which of the following hydrocarbons contains at least one double bond? Options: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes

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Alkenes

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Which of the following hydrocarbons contains at least one triple bond? Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes

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Alkynes

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Which of the following hydrocarbons contains only single bonds? Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes

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Alkanes

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Why can carbon combine with itself to make substances that have very different properties? (ex. graphite and diamond).

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Because of carbon's 4 valence electrons it can form a variety of bonds with other carbons.

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The structure of graphite is most like which of the following? A soccer ball, A cardboard box, A sheet of paper, A glass of water

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A sheet of paper

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Which of the following is a flammable solid that can be used as a fuel for electricity generation or heating? Methane, Petroleum, Natural gas, Coal

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Coal

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Cellulose is made of glucopyranose subunits that are repeated hundreds of times. It is most likely a(n)...

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Polymer

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What is a hydrocarbon?

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A compound composed of carbon and hydrogen

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What is it about coal that can make it a contributing factor to acid rain?

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If the coal contains too much nitrogen or sulfur, acid rain could occur.

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What type of hydrocarbon is shown above?

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Alkene