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Are mainly composed of Carbon and Hydrogen |
Organic Compounds |
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Organic Compounds may bond with other elements such as? |
Oxygen and Nitrogen |
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Organic compounds are essentially? |
Covalent bonds |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: Contains metals in salts and oxides |
INORGANIC |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: all are carbon compounds |
ORGANIC |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: Covalent bond |
ORGANIC |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: Ionic Bond |
INORGANIC |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: Low melting point |
ORGANIC |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: High Melting point |
INORGANIC |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: Low boiling point |
ORGANIV |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: High boiling point |
INORGANIC |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: Most are nonelectrolytes |
Organic |
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ORGANIC OR INORGANIC: Many are Electrolytes |
INORGANIC |
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What are the general characteristics of an Organic Compound? |
1. All are carbon compounds 2. Covalent bond 3. Low melting point 4. Low boiling point 5. Most are nonelectrolytes |
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What are the general characteristics of Inorganic compounds? |
1. Contains metals in salts and oxides 2. Ionic bond 3. High melting point 4. High boiling point 5. Many are electrolytes |
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Classes of organic compounds can be distinguished according to their ________ |
Functional groups |
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Is a group of atoms that is largely reponsible for the chemical behavior of the parent molecule |
Functional groups |
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What are the different types of functional groups? |
1. Hydroxyl 2. Carbonyl 3. Aldehyde 4. Carboxyl 5. Ether 6. Ester 7. Amide 8. Amines |
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Also known as the alcohol group |
Hydroxyl functional group |
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Is denoted by -OH in the chemical structures |
Hydroxyl |
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It is present in the alcohol and carboxylic acid molecules |
Hydroxyl |
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Consists of a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an oxygen atom |
Hydroxyl |
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What are the commonly used alcohols |
1. Methanol or methyl alcohol 2. Ethanol or ethyl alcohol 3. Propanol |
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Also known as wood alcohol because it was originally made from heating wood until it becomes liquid |
Methanol or Methyl alcohol |
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TRUE OR FALSE: Methanol is not toxic at all |
FALSE |
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Alcohol associated with alcoholic beverages |
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol |
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It has been made by means of adding yeast to solutions that are rich in either sugars or starches |
Ethanol or ethyl alcohol |
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Colorless liquid that is formed naturally in small amounts during fermentation |
Propanol |
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Used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry mainly for resins and cellulose esters |
Propanol |
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Commonly used as an antiseptic solutiom and disinfectant |
Isopropyl alcohol |
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Decreases the number of bacterua in non living things |
Disinfectant |
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Used to decrease number of bacteria in living things |
Antiseptic solution |
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In this group, atleast one hydrigen atom is bonded to the carbon in the carbonyl group |
Aldehyde |
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The simplest aldehyde |
Formaldehyde |
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Used as a preservative for various types of specimens in laboratories |
Formaldehyde |
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Prepared and stored in an aqueous solution in which is usually accompanied with an unpleasant smell |
Formaldehyde |
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It is produced by partial oxidation of ethanol by the liver enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase that may be a contributing factor to the hangovers from alcohol consumption |
Ethanaldehyde or Acetaldehyde |
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In the group, the carbon atom in the carbonyl group is bonded to two hydrocarbon groups |
Ketones |
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Also known as acetone |
Propanone |
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It is the simplest ketone |
Propanone |
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Has a pleasant smell that is used as a nail polish remover |
Propanone |
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When this is released in the body it signals that there is the breakdown of fats which is a common complication experienced by patients with Diabetes. |
Propanone |
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How are ketones released in the kidneys? |
Via urine (ketonuria) |
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Many organic compounds are characterized by the presence of –COOH group known as |
Carboxylic acids |
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What are the common names of Carboxylic acids |
1. Formic acid 2. Acetic acid 3. Butyric acid 4. Caproic acid 5. Steric acid |
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Preservative agent, antibacterial agent, when we were bitten by ants, it stings because it also contains _________ |
Formic acid |
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The combination of this acid and water results to vinegar. |
Acetic acid |
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is present in vomitus which is responsible for its distinctive smell |
Butyric acid |
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It is used as a food flavoring agent in butter, milk, strawberry, beer, nuts and other flavors |
Caproic Acid |
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Mainly used in the production of detergents and soapand other cosmetics such as the shampoo and shaving cream. |
Stearic Acid |
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Are produced by the reaction of acids with alcohols |
Esters |
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Is the reaction between carboxylic acid and an alcohol in which an acid catalyst (usually the Sulfuric acid) is present and heat is applied. |
Esterification |
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This is present in many flowers and ripe fruits and can give a distinctive and attractive odor and flavor |
Esters |
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Amyl Acetate is to _____ |
Banana |
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Ethyl Butyrate is to _____ |
Pineapple |
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Octyl Acetate is to ______ |
Orange |
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Isobutyl propionate is to _____ |
Rum |
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Isobutyl formate is to ______ |
Raspberries |
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Propyl ethanoate is to _____ |
Pears |
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Methyl thiobutyrate is to _____ |
Strawberries |
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Banana is to ______ |
Amyl acetate |
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Pineapple is to _____ |
Ethyl butyrate |
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Orange is to _______ |
Octyl acetate |
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Rum is to ______ |
Isobutyl propionate |
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Raspberries is to ______ |
Isobutyl formate |
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Pears is to _______ |
Propyl ethanoate |
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Strawberries is to ______ |
Methyl thiobutyrate |
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Are derivatives of the carboxylic acids in which the hydroxyl group is replaced by an amino group. |
Amides |
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are mostly used as medications in the health industry. They may be used to kill bacterial (antibiotic) or relieve pain (analgesic), decrease fever (anti pyretic) and may relieve anxiety. |
Amides |
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Are amides of sulfonic acids |
Sulfadrugs |
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Are effective antibiotics in treating bladder infection |
Sulfadrugs |
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Sulfaniamide and benzenesulfonamide are examples of what amide |
Sulfadrufs |
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The simplest natural amide |
Urea |
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It is the product of protein catabolism |
Urea |
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An artificial sweetener |
Saccharin |
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Used to relieve pain (analgesic) and decrease fever (antipyretic) |
Tylenol / acetaminophen |
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Used to relieve anxiety |
Diazepam / valium |
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Commonly used as an anesthesia because it is non-irritating and hypoallergenic |
Lidocaine / xylocaine |
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It is used as a spinal anesthesia |
Bupivacaine / marcaine |
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are used as anti histamine (blocks the effect of histamine), central nervous stimulant (CNS stimulant), neurotransmitters (sends impulses to the brain) |
Amines |
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plays an important role in the physiological activities of compounds such as antibiotics, tranquilizers, alkaloids and amphetamines. |
Amines |
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In response to allergic reaction or injury to cells, the body increases the production of histamine which causes the blood vessels to dilate and increases the permeability of the cells. |
Histamine |
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Helps block the effects of histamine (anti histamine) |
Diphenhydramine / benadryl |
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Increases the energy of the person because of the sudden increase of glucose in the body which allows the person to move faster in emergency case situation |
Adrenaline / epinephrine |
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What phenomenon is associated with adrenaline and epinephrine |
"Fight or Flight Phenomenon" |
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Increases blood sugar levels to provide energy to the body |
Norepinephrine / Noradrenaline |
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Decreased levels of this neurotransmitter may lead to depression. |
Norepinephrine / Noradrenaline |
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It is a neurotransmitter that greatly affects human behavior |
Dopamine |
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High doses of amphetamines cause schizophrenic-like symptoms in a disorder called? |
Amphetamine psychosis |
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Is a compound found in coffee and tea |
Caffeine |
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It is a stimulant of the central nervous system. |
Caffeine |
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In high dosage produces euphoria followed by depression that may lead to addiction. |
Cocaine |
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a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses |
Illusion |
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an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present |
Hallucination |
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These molecules greatly affect the chemical behavior of the organic compounds through their parent molecules |
Functional groups |
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This consists of carbon and hydrogen atoms bonding together to form a chain of organic compounds |
Hydrocarbon |
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The simplest form of Aldehyde |
Formaldehyde |
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These compounds contain different functional group with different orientation or structural formula |
Isomers |
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This acid is used as a preservative and antibacterial agent, which may also cause mild paralysis, once infused to skin via ant bites |
Formic Acid |
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This function group in the form of a hormone causes the so-called flight phenomenon |
Adrenaline |