Organic Chemistry: Structure and Bonding

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Vocabulary flashcards covering introductory concepts, definitions, and examples from Chapter 1: Structure and Bonding in Organic Chemistry.

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Organic chemistry

The study of the compounds of carbon, which deals with the relationship between molecular structure and properties.

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Carbon

The principal element that makes up an organic compound.

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Proteins

Organic chemicals that make up our hair, skin, and muscles.

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Nucleic acids (RNA and DNA)

Organic chemicals that control our genetic heritage.

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Substances excluded from organic chemistry

Carbon-bearing substances not considered under organic chemistry, specifically including hydrogen cyanide, the carbonates, and ammonium cyanate.

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Lewis structures

Electron dot notation used to represent atoms, ions, and molecules.