Questions from General Chemistry

Q: Which of the following molecules are saturated? a. CH3

Which of the following molecules are saturated? a. CH3-CH3 b. CH2=CH2 c. CH3-CH2-CH2-CH3 d. CH3-CH2-CH=CH2

Q: What two main functional groups are in acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)?

What two main functional groups are in acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)?

Q: Give the systematic name for each of the following organic acids:

Give the systematic name for each of the following organic acids:

Q: Draw a structural formula for each of the following: a

Draw a structural formula for each of the following: a. methyl butanoate b. ethyl acetate c. o-chlorobenzoic acid d. 2,2-dimethyl-3-chloro-butanoic acid

Q: What, in general terms, is a polymer? What is

What, in general terms, is a polymer? What is a monomer?

Q: One type of polymerization reaction in which the monomers “add together

One type of polymerization reaction in which the monomers “add together” to form the polymer (and no other products are formed) is called a(n) polymerization.

Q: What is condensation polymerization, and how does it differ from addition

What is condensation polymerization, and how does it differ from addition polymerization? Give an example of a common condensation polymer.

Q: The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Mother of Invention discusses Stephanie

The “Chemistry in Focus” segment Mother of Invention discusses Stephanie Kwolek and the invention of Kevlar. Is Kevlar a copolymer or a homopolymer?

Q: What are some applications of the common polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC

What are some applications of the common polymer polyvinyl chloride (PVC)?

Q: Does an oxidizing agent donate or accept electrons? Does a reducing

Does an oxidizing agent donate or accept electrons? Does a reducing agent donate or accept electrons?