CHEM 219 Portage Learning - Module 1
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is organic chemistry? - CORRECT ANSWER Branch of chemistry that studies the
structure, properties, composition, reaction and synthesis of organic compounds which contain
carbon atoms.
Catenation - CORRECT ANSWER Ability of ab element to form bonds with itself,
resulting in formation of chains, rings or complex structures.
Allows for vats diversity of organic compounds in terms of reactivity and properties
The properties & reactivity of an organic molecule are controlled by its - CORRECT
ANSWER composition & shape
Why do atoms form bonds to other atoms? - CORRECT ANSWER Energetic stability
To say an atom is energetically stable means that the overall energy of the atom is - CORRECT
ANSWER lower when in the bonded state than in a non bonded state
T/F
Lower energy typically means greater stability? Why - CORRECT ANSWER True
b/c the electron configuration of the atom - atomic valence
Valence - CORRECT ANSWER # of bonds an atom will form to fill its valve (outermost)
shell.
The atom achieves stability from a full valence shell, as there is no desire to make bonds
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is organic chemistry? - CORRECT ANSWER Branch of chemistry that studies the
structure, properties, composition, reaction and synthesis of organic compounds which contain
carbon atoms.
Catenation - CORRECT ANSWER Ability of ab element to form bonds with itself,
resulting in formation of chains, rings or complex structures.
Allows for vats diversity of organic compounds in terms of reactivity and properties
The properties & reactivity of an organic molecule are controlled by its - CORRECT
ANSWER composition & shape
Why do atoms form bonds to other atoms? - CORRECT ANSWER Energetic stability
To say an atom is energetically stable means that the overall energy of the atom is - CORRECT
ANSWER lower when in the bonded state than in a non bonded state
T/F
Lower energy typically means greater stability? Why - CORRECT ANSWER True
b/c the electron configuration of the atom - atomic valence
Valence - CORRECT ANSWER # of bonds an atom will form to fill its valve (outermost)
shell.
The atom achieves stability from a full valence shell, as there is no desire to make bonds
