Glossary 2.1

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The glossary provides definitions and explanations of key terms and concepts essential to understand the topic in the lesson. Be sure to familiarize yourself with each term before attempting the lesson glossary quiz.

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Alcohol

organic compound that contains the hydroxyl (-OH) functional group

Aldehyde

an organic molecule containing a carbonyl group that is bonded to at least 1 hydrogen atom

Alkane

a saturated hydrocarbon

Alkene

a hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond

Alkyne

a hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon triple bond