Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Chapter 3: The Molecules of Cells

Hydrocarbons 
 
Unlike compounds formed from other elements, carbon compound are far more numerous and varied.  There are several million carbon compounds known and several hundred thousands are synthesized each year. 

Straight chain hydrocarbons: 




Branched Hydrocarbons



Ring structure




The most common elements found with carbon are hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur, phosphorus, and the halogens.


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