10BD 6-2: Carbon

What is the chemical symbol for carbon?

• C

• Ca

• Co

• Cr

Which formula represents an organic molecule?

• C₆H₁₂O₆

• H₂O

• NH₃

• O₂

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Which of the following is a characteristic of organic compounds?

• They always contain nitrogen.

• They are always soluble in water.

• They contain carbon atoms.

• They are always gases at room temperature.

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Hundreds of amino acids bond together to form a protein. Which term best describes a protein?

• dimer

• monomer

• polymer

• tetramer

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Explain why carbon is able to form a large number of compounds.

• Carbon atoms are very small.

• Carbon can form four covalent bonds.

• Carbon is a metal.

• Carbon is highly reactive with water.

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Which of the following best describes the role of carbon in biological molecules?

• Carbon acts as a catalyst in reactions.

• Carbon provides structural support in molecules.

• Carbon is used to store energy in cells.

• Carbon is a trace element in biological systems.

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Which is NOT a property that carbon possesses?

• It can form single, double, or triple bonds with other atoms.

• It cannot bond with a variety of molecules.

• It has four valence electrons.

• It has moderate electronegativity.

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Predict the outcome of burning a hydrocarbon in the presence of excess oxygen.

• Formation of carbon monoxide and water

• Formation of carbon dioxide and water

• Formation of carbon and water

• Formation of carbon dioxide and hydrogen

All living things are made up of the same six elements. These elements combine in different ways to form large molecules that carry out many processes essential to life. What are the six elements that make up all living things?

• carbon

  hydrogen

  oxygen

  calcium

  iron

  nitrogen

• carbon

  hydrogen

  oxygen

  calcium

  iron

  potassium

• carbon

  hydrogen

  oxygen

  nitrogen

  phosphorus

  sulfur

• carbon

  hydrogen

  oxygen

  water

  calcium

  potassium

Carbon atoms can form:

• Only single bonds

• Only double bonds

• Single, double, and triple bonds

• No bonds with other carbon atoms

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