1. Table of Contents Chapter Preview 8.1 Properties of Carbon
8.2 Carbon Compounds
8.3 Polymers and Composites
8.4 Life With Carbon
8.1 Properties of Carbon
8.2 Carbon Compounds
8.3 Polymers and Composites
8.4 Life With Carbon

2. Chapter Preview Questions
1. A chemical bond is
a. a way of organizing elements in the periodic table.
b. the force that holds two atoms together.
c. how elements react with each other.
d. a result of combustion.

3. Chapter Preview Questions
1. A chemical bond is
a. a way of organizing elements in the periodic table.
b. the force that holds two atoms together.
c. how elements react with each other.
d. a result of combustion.

4. Chapter Preview Questions
2. The ways in which an atom can bond with other atoms depends on the atom’s
a. valence electrons.
b. nucleus.
c. atomic number.
d. atomic mass.

5. Chapter Preview Questions
2. The ways in which an atom can bond with other atoms depends on the atom’s
a. valence electrons.
b. nucleus.
c. atomic number.
d. atomic mass.

6. Chapter Preview Questions
3. In a carbon dioxide molecule (CO2), carbon forms a(n)
a. ionic compound with oxygen.
b. atomic number.
c. polyatomic ion.
d. double bond with each of two oxygen atoms.

7. Chapter Preview Questions
3. In a carbon dioxide molecule (CO2), carbon forms a(n)
a. ionic compound with oxygen.
b. atomic number.
c. polyatomic ion.
d. double bond with each of two oxygen atoms.

8. Chapter Preview Questions
4. The most loosely held electrons in an atom are
a. unstable electrons.
b. covalent electrons.
c. valence electrons.
d. low-energy electrons.

9. Chapter Preview Questions
4. The most loosely held electrons in an atom are
a. unstable electrons.
b. covalent electrons.
c. valence electrons.
d. low-energy electrons.

10. Why does carbon have a central role in the chemistry of living organisms?
Natural gas contains mostly
methane (CH4), a compound
made of carbon and hydrogen.
When methane burns, is energy
absorbed or released?
How do you know?

11. Use Clues to Determine Meaning
Unfamiliar word
In 1991, scientists made another form of carbon—the nanotube. A nanotube is a form of carbon in which atoms are arranged in the shape of a long, hollow cylinder or tube. Only a few nanometers wide in diameter, nanotubes are tiny, light, flexible, and extremely strong. They also are good conductors of electricity and heat.
Definition
Aditional Information

12. Apply It! Review the clues to the meaning of nanotube. Then answer the
following questions.
1. What is the definition of nanotube?
It is a form of carbon in which atoms are arranged in the shape of a long,
hollow cylinder or tube.
2. What additional information helps you understand nanotubes?
Nanotubes are tiny, light, flexible, and extremely strong. They are good
conductors of electricity and heat.
As you come across other unfamiliar words in the chapter, look for
clues to unlock their meaning.

13. End of Chapter Preview

14. Section 1: Properties of Carbon
Why does carbon play a central role in the chemistry of living organisms?
What are four forms of pure carbon?

15. Carbon Atoms and Bonding
Carbon atoms and the bonds between them can be modeled in several ways.

16. Carbon Atoms and Bonding
Because of its unique ability to combine in many ways with itself and other elements, carbon has a central role in the chemistry of living organisms. With four valence electrons, each carbon atom is able to form four bonds. Carbon atoms can form straight chains, branched chains, and rings.

17. Forms of Pure Carbon
Diamond, graphite, fullerenes, and nanotubes are four forms of the element carbon.

18. Forms of Pure Carbon
Diamond, graphite, fullerenes, and nanotubes are four forms of the element carbon.

19. Forms of Pure Carbon
Diamond, graphite, fullerenes, and nanotubes are four forms of the element carbon.

20. Forms of Pure Carbon
Diamond, graphite, fullerenes, and nanotubes are four forms of the element carbon.

21. Carbon Bonding Activity
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22. End of Section: Properties of Carbon

23. Section 2: Carbon Compounds
What are some similar properties shared by organic compounds?
What are some properties of hydrocarbons?
What kind of structures and bonding do hydrocarbons have?
What are some of the characteristics of substituted hydrocarbons, esters, and polymers?

24. Carbon Everywhere
Carbon is a part of your daily life. Even during a simple shopping trip, you’ll likely encounter many carbon compounds.

25. Organic Compounds
With some exceptions, compounds that contain carbon are called organic compounds. These three lists represent only a few of the places where organic compounds can be found.

26. Structure and Bonding in Hydrocarbons
A structural formula shows the kind, number, and arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

27. Boiling Points of Hydrocarbons
The graph shows the boiling points of several hydrocarbons. (Note: Some points on the y-axis are negative.)
Use the graph to answer the following questions.

28. Boiling Points of Hydrocarbons
Reading Graphs:
Where is 0ºC on the graph?
Almost in the center of the y-axis

29. Boiling Points of Hydrocarbons
Interpreting Data:
What is the approximate boiling point of C3H8? C5H12? C6H14?
C3H8: about –44ºC; C5H12: about 34ºC; C6H14: about 68ºC

30. Boiling Points of Hydrocarbons
Calculating:
What is the temperature difference between the boiling points of C3H8 and C5H12?
About 78ºC

31. Boiling Points of Hydrocarbons
Drawing Conclusions:
At room temperature (about 22ºC), which of the hydrocarbons are gases? How can you tell?
C2H6, C3H8, and C4H10 are gases because their boiling points are below room temperature (about 22ºC). C5H12 and C6H14 may be liquids or solids, depending on their melting points.

32. Structure and Bonding in Hydrocarbons
Compounds that have the same chemical formula but different structural formulas are called isomers. Each isomer is a different substance with its own characteristic properties.

33. Structure and Bonding in Hydrocarbons
In addition to forming a single bond, two carbon atoms can form a double bond or a triple bond.

34. Substituted Hydrocarbons
A hydroxyl group (–OH) is made of an oxygen atom and a hydrogen atom. An alcohol is a substituted hydrocarbon that contains one more more hydroxyl groups.

35. Substituted Hydrocarbons
An organic acid is a substituted hydrocarbon that contains one or more carboxyl groups. A carboxyl group is written as –COOH.

36. Links on Carbon Compounds
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37. Click the Video button to watch a movie about hydrocarbons.

38. End of Section: Carbon Compounds

39. Section 3: Polymers and Composites
Chapter 8 Carbon Chemistry
Section 3: Polymers and Composites
How do polymers form?
What are composites made of?
How can you help reduce the amount of plastic waste?

40. Forming Polymers
Polymers form when chemical bonds link large numbers of monomers in a repeating pattern.

41. Polymers and Composites
The properties of synthetic polymers make them ideal starting materials for many common objects.

42. Click the PHSchool.com button for an activity about polymers.
More on Polymers
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43. Click the Video button to watch a movie about polymers.

44. End of Section: Polymers and Composites

45. Section 4: Life With Carbon
Chapter 8 Carbon Chemistry
Section 4: Life With Carbon
What are four classes of organic compounds required by living things, and how are they used in the body?
Why do organisms need water, vitamins, minerals, and salts?

46. Carbohydrates
A carbohydrate is an energy-rich organic compound made of the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. One of the most important sugars in the body is glucose.

47. Proteins
Different proteins are made when different sequences of amino acids are linked into long chains. Alanine and serine are two of the 20 amino acids in living things. Each amino acid has a carboxyl group (–COOH) and an amino group (–NH2).

48. The Molecules of Life
Complex carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are all large organic molecules. They are built of smaller molecules linked in different patterns.

49. Links on Organic Compounds
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50. End of Section: Life With Carbon

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