Unit 8: Organic Chemistry

Clicker Quiz 1
8.1 Hydrocarbons
8.1.1 Mastery Skill: I can name, draw, and
write formulas for hydrocarbons.
8.1.2 Mastery Skill: I can compare the boiling
point of different hydrocarbons.

How many carbons are in a

molecule of ethane?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 5

Which of the following would be the name of a

compound with 4 carbons where 2 of the carbons
have a double bond?

A) Propane
B) Propene
C) Butane
D) Butene
E) Butyne

What is the formula for pentene?

A) C3H4
B) C3H6
C) C5H10
D) C5H12
E) C3H8

Which of the following compounds is

considered saturated?
A) ethane
B) ethene
C) ethyne
D) pentene
E) C3H6

Which of the following has the

highest boiling point?
A) Hexane
B) Pentane
C) Methane
D) Heptane
E) Octane