Tutorial 3

RICKY
Why strong covalent bonds are necessary for life? (4)
1. Solar radiation has an inverse relationship between wavelength and energy content
2. The visible portion of sunlight is lower in energy than C-C bonds
3. So, visible light cannot break the bonds of organic molecules
4. Higher energy, ultraviolet light, is more hazardous
Why Carbon-Containing Molecules Are Diverse? (4)
1. A large variety of compounds can be formed by relatively few kinds of atoms
2. Rings or chains of carbon atoms can form
3. Chains may branch and may have single or double bonds between the carbons
4. Variety of structures possible is due to the tetravalent nature of the carbon atom
5. Carbon-Containing Molecules Can Form Stereoisomers
What are the combined effects of many hydrogen bonds accounts for water? (4)
1. Surface tension
2. Boiling point
3. Specific heat
4. Heat of vaporization
Will molecules with no net charge dissolved in water? Explain your answer. (4)
1. Yes
2. Molecules with no net charge means overall without charge
3. Individual functional group can carry charge but balanced out
4. E.g. amino acid