CHEM 219 PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY TEST BANK 2026 MODULE 8
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Catenation 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 Answer: composition & shape
◉ Why do atoms form bonds to other atoms? Answer: Energetic
stability
◉ To say an atom is energetically stable means that the overall
energy of the atom is Answer: lower when in the bonded state than
in a non bonded state
◉ T/F
Lower energy typically means greater stability? Why Answer: True
b/c the electron configuration of the atom - atomic valence
CHEMISTRY TEST BANK 2026 MODULE 8
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Catenation 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 Answer: composition & shape
◉ Why do atoms form bonds to other atoms? Answer: Energetic
stability
◉ To say an atom is energetically stable means that the overall
energy of the atom is Answer: lower when in the bonded state than
in a non bonded state
◉ T/F
Lower energy typically means greater stability? Why Answer: True
b/c the electron configuration of the atom - atomic valence
