Glossary 2.1

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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A

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

C

Carbonyl group

a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom, found in organic compounds such as aldehydes and ketones

Carboxyl group

a carbon atom that is double-bonded to 1 oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group

Carboxylic acid

a weak organic acid containing at least one carboxyl group

E

Esters

an organic compound that contains a carbonyl group bonded to a second oxygen atom which is bonded to another carbon atom

Ether

An organic compound containing an oxygen atom between 2 carbon atoms in a chain

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