Carbon Chemistry
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Hydrocarbons
Molecules made only of carbon and hydrogen
Hydrocarbon formula
C[n] H[(n*2)+2]
Small hydrocarbon traits
Neutral
Gases
Highly flammable
Liquid under pressure
Longer carbon chains mean what?
Changes in physical properties (liquid or solid instead of gas)
Branching
Changes in physical properties/chemistry
What bonds can carbon atoms form?
Single, double, triple bonds
Ring structure properties
Allow molecules to interact with cell receptors
Are aromatic (sometimes)
Aromatic rings
Ring-shaped organic molecules that are able to interact with olfactory receptors
Isomerism
The concept that molecules can have the same chemical formula but different arrangement of atoms
Isomers
Molecules with the same chemical formula but different arrangement of atoms
(for example cis vs trans fatty acids)
Cis fatty acids usable by cells
Trans fatty acids unusable by cells = unhealthy
4 points to consider when studying an organic molecule
Length of carbon chain
Presence of branches
Presence of double/triple bonds
Presence of carbon rings
