Organic Chemistry Biochemistry Unit 7
Definitions Organic Chemistry – Biochemistry – The study of carbon based compounds Biochemistry – The study of chemistry in living items
It’s all about Carbon Symbol - C Atomic # - 6 Mass # - 12 # protons, neutrons, electrons - 6 E-configuration – [He]2s22p2 # valence electrons - 4
4 BONDS TO BE STABLE (HAPPY) When Carbon Bonds CARBON MUST HAVE 4 BONDS TO BE STABLE (HAPPY)
Types of Bonds Single Bonds
Types of Bonds Double Bonds
Types of Bonds Triple Bonds
Diamond vs. Graphite
8 General Properties of O-Chem ***YOU NEED TO MEMORIZE Flammable Low melting point Slow reaction rate Decomposes with change
8 General Properties of O-Chem ***YOU NEED TO MEMORIZE soft Toxic Not soluble in water Volatile -evaporates easily
Families in Organic Chem Hydrocarbons – Compounds with only H and C
Families in Organic Chem Substitutions Compounds with C and something else (N or O)
Families in Organic Chem Carbohydrates Compounds with C and water
Families in Organic Chem Polymers Long chains of C compounds that have repeating parts