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Roberto examines two molecular models. He sees that the atoms are the same in each model and are attached in the same order in each model. However, he cannot make the models appear the same without breaking a double bond. What do the models represent?

A
two structural isomers that have the same molecular formula
B
two geometric isomers that have the same molecular formula
C
two organic compounds that have the same structural formula
D
two models of a single organic compound
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How many covalent bonds can a typical carbon atom form?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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Which of the following is an organic compound?

A
ammonia (NH3)
B
calcium sulfide (CaS)
C
octane (C8H18)
D
sulfur trioxide (SO3)
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The compound butanol has the following structural formula.Which of these is a structural isomer of butanol?

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A
A string of 4 C atoms are bonded above, below, left and right to H.
B
A string of 4 C atoms is bonded above, below, left, and right to H, except the second C, which is bonded below to O, which is bonded below to H.
C
A string of 4 C atoms is bonded above, below, left, and right to H, but the chain is interrupted between the first and second C, which are bonded to an O between them.
D
A string of 4 C atoms is bonded above, below, and left to H, except the last C has no H below and is double-bonded to an O to the right.
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What is a disadvantage of using a structural model to show a chemical compound?

A
Structural models provide minimal three-dimensional information.
B
Structural models do not identify the number and type of each atom.
C
Structural models cannot distinguish between single, double, and triple bonds.
D
Structural models cannot distinguish between different isomers of a compound.
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A carbon atom can bond with other atoms in a variety of ways. Which set of bonds would a typical carbon atom form in a compound?

A
three double bonds and a single bond
B
two double bonds and two single bonds
C
a triple bond and a single bond
D
a double bond and a triple bond
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Which of the following best describes a possible carbon compound?

A
One carbon atom forms a quadruple bond with another carbon atom.
B
One carbon atom forms a double bond with an oxygen atom and two single bonds with two hydrogen atoms.
C
One carbon atom forms five single bonds with five hydrogen atoms.
D
One carbon atom forms a triple bond with another carbon atom and a double bond with an oxygen atom.
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Which of the following represents an organic compound?

A
O is bonded below left and right to H.
Option A
B
S is double bonded above and left to O, and single bonded right and below to O H.
Option B
C
Two C atoms are double-bonded together, and single bonded above left, above right, below left, and below right to H.
Option C
D
N is triple-bonded to N.
Option D
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Structural isomers are chemical compounds that have

A
the same atoms that are arranged in different orders.
B
the same atoms that are arranged in the same order.
C
the same types of bonds that are bonding the same number of carbon atoms to different atoms.
D
different types of bonds that are bonding the same number of carbon atoms to different atoms.
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Which statement best describes why carbon can form a wide variety of organic compounds?

A
Each carbon atom ionically bonds with atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
B
Each carbon atom covalently bonds with atoms of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.
C
Each carbon atom ionically bonds with atoms of oxygen and nitrogen.
D
Each carbon atom covalently bonds with atoms of oxygen and nitrogen.
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Which of the following best explains why a structural formula of a chemical compound is more useful than a molecular formula?

A
Both formulas identify the specific atoms in a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows how the atoms in a compound are bonded together.
B
Both formulas identify the types of atoms in a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows how many atoms of each type are in a compound.
C
Both formulas show the location of each valence electron in a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows the ratio of protons to neutrons within a compound.
D
Both formulas show the ratio of protons to neutrons within a particular compound. However, a structural formula also shows the location of each valence electron in a compound.
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Gina wants to use models to better understand how the types of bonds in a molecule relate to the presence of geometric isomers. Which model would be most helpful in her research?

A
the space-filling model
B
the structural formula
C
the molecular formula
D
the ball-and-stick model
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Which best explains the difference between a ball-and-stick model of a chemical compound and a space-filling model?

A
Ball-and-stick models can show compounds in three dimensions, but space-filling models cannot.
B
Space-filing models can show compounds in three dimensions, but ball-and-stick models cannot.
C
Ball-and-stick models show the bonds between atoms, but not the relative sizes of atoms. Space-filling models show the relative sizes of atoms, but not the bonds between atoms.
D
Space-filling models show the bonds between atoms, but not the relative sizes of atoms. Ball-and-stick models show the relative sizes of atoms, but not the bonds between atoms.
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A student states that this structural formula represents a hydrocarbon.Is the student correct?

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Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains a carbon backbone.
B
Yes, a hydrocarbon is any compound that contains hydrogen and oxygen.
C
No, a hydrocarbon contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms.
D
No, a hydrocarbon contains at least one double or triple bond.

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