QUESTION 1. Which of the following is not an example of a polymer?
APlastic
BNylon
CAmino acid
DPolystyrene
QUESTION 2. A carbon atom is able to form four single covalent bonds because it
Ahas four electrons and four protons.
Bhas four valence electrons in its outermost energy level.
Cforms a polyatomic ion with a -4 charge.
Dforms a more stable isotope when it gains four more electrons.
QUESTION 3. An organic compound that contains a carbonyl group with a hydroxyl group attached to it is an example of a(n)
Aester.
Balcohol.
Camine.
Dcarboxylic acid.
QUESTION 4. All of the following release carbon into the atmosphere except the
Acombustion of fossil fuels.
Bcellular respiration of plants and animals.
Cburning of trees in deforestation.
Dsedimentation of dead organisms.
QUESTION 5. What group of organic compounds has a hydroxyl group -O-H attached to a carbon atom?
AAlcohols
BAmines
CEthers
DKetones
APlastic
BNylon
CAmino acid
DPolystyrene
Ahas four electrons and four protons.
Bhas four valence electrons in its outermost energy level.
Cforms a polyatomic ion with a -4 charge.
Dforms a more stable isotope when it gains four more electrons.
Aester.
Balcohol.
Camine.
Dcarboxylic acid.
Acombustion of fossil fuels.
Bcellular respiration of plants and animals.
Cburning of trees in deforestation.
Dsedimentation of dead organisms.
AAlcohols
BAmines
CEthers
DKetones