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What is organic chemistry?
the chemistry of carbon compounds
What is so special about carbon?
carbon readily forms covalent bonds with any other elements it forms more compounds than any other element
carbon can form 4 bonds + always has 4 bonds
all carbon bonds are covalent
4 hydrogen atoms can be added to one carbon atoms
Why does carbon form 4 bonds?
it has 4 electronns in its outer shell
What is a homologous series?
a group of compounds which have similar chemical properties and can be represented by a general formula
What are the two kinds of homologous series?
alkanes
alkenes
What are hydrocarbons?
molecules that are made up of only hydrogen and carbon atoms