Functional Groups Commonly Attached to Carbon Atoms

Vocabulary flashcards covering functional groups attached to carbon atoms, their properties, molecule families, and examples based on Table 3.3.

Amino Group

A functional group that acts as a base and tends to attract a proton in solution.

Amines

The family of organic molecules characterized by the presence of an amino functional group.

Glycine

An amino acid that serves as an example of a molecule containing an amino group.

Carboxyl Group

A functional group that acts as an acid and tends to lose a proton in solution.

Carboxylic Acids

The family of organic molecules that contain a carboxyl functional group.

Acetic Acid

An example of a molecule belonging to the carboxylic acids family.

Carbonyl Group

A functional group found in aldehydes and ketones, where aldehydes especially react with certain compounds to produce larger molecules.

Aldehydes

A family of molecules containing a carbonyl group, which react with certain compounds to form larger molecules.

Ketones

A family of molecules characterized by containing a carbonyl group.

Acetaldehyde

An example of an aldehyde containing a carbonyl functional group.

Acetone

An example of a ketone containing a carbonyl functional group.

Table 3.3 Functional Groups Overview

Summary table detailing the functional groups commonly attached to carbon atoms, including their formulas, molecule families, properties, and examples.