Flash Cards: Carbon and its Compounds

The atomic number of Carbon is 6.

Catenation is the ability of carbon to form long chains or rings by bonding with other carbon atoms.

A single covalent bond is formed between two carbon atoms in Alkanes.

Saturated compounds have only single bonds, while unsaturated compounds have one or more double or triple bonds.

The formula for Ethylene (Ethene) is C2H4.

In Graphite, each carbon atom is bonded to three others in a plane, forming hexagonal arrays with layers.

The combustion of Methane: CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O + heat.

Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain at least one double bond.

The main product is carbon dioxide (CO2) along with heat and light.

Structural isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

A functional group is a specific group of atoms within a molecule that determines its chemical properties.

The general formula for Alkanes is CnH2n+2.

Oxidation is the process of adding oxygen or removing hydrogen from a compound.

The complete combustion of hydrocarbons produces carbon dioxide and water.

Carbon's small size allows its nucleus to hold shared electrons strongly, leading to stable bonds.

Homologous series are groups of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties but different molecular sizes.

Ethyne (C2H2) has a triple bond between the two carbon atoms.

In diamond, each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms in a 3D structure.

Burning the compound; if CO2 is produced, carbon is present.