Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
Conceptual Physical Science Explorations
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780321567918
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt, John A Suchocki
Publisher: Addison Wesley
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Chapter 22, Problem 15RQ

Are alkaloids found in nature?

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To determine

The alkaloid is naturally occurring or not.

Answer to Problem 15RQ

The alkaloid is found in nature.

Explanation of Solution

The alkaloid basically contains diverse and essential physiological effects over human as well as animals. Alkaloids are mainly the compounds that are containing nitrogen and functions as base.The nitrogen containing bases that occurs in nature are alkaloids. Some basic alkaloids are quinine, morphine etc. they are naturally occurring.

Thus, the alkaloid is a naturally occurring compound.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the alkaloid is found in nature.

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Ch. 22 - What are some uses of hydrocarbons?Ch. 22 - How do two structural isomers differ from each...Ch. 22 - How are two structural isomers similar to each...Ch. 22 - What physical property of hydrocarbons is used in...Ch. 22 - To how many atoms is a saturated carbon atom...Ch. 22 - What is the difference between a saturated...Ch. 22 - How many multiple bonds must a hydrocarbon have in...Ch. 22 - Aromatic compounds contain what kind of ring?Ch. 22 - What is a heteroatom?Ch. 22 - Which heteroatom is characteristic of an alcohol?
Ch. 22 - Why are low formula mass alcohols soluble in...Ch. 22 - What distinguishes an alcohol from an ether?Ch. 22 - Which heteroatom is characteristic of an amine?Ch. 22 - Do amines tend to be acidic, neutral, or basic?Ch. 22 - Are alkaloids found in nature?Ch. 22 - Which elements make up the carbonyl group?Ch. 22 - How are ketones and aldehydes related to each...Ch. 22 - How are amides and carboxylic acids related to...Ch. 22 - What happens to the double bond of a monomer...Ch. 22 - What is released in the formation of a...Ch. 22 - Rank the following hydrocarbons in order of...Ch. 22 - Prob. 2TCCh. 22 - Rank the following molecule in order of the...Ch. 22 - Rank the following organic molecules in order of...Ch. 22 - What property of carbon allows for the formation...Ch. 22 - Prob. 2TECh. 22 - Hydrocarbons release a lot of energy when ignited....Ch. 22 - There are five atoms in the methane molecule, CH4...Ch. 22 - What is the chemical formula for the following...Ch. 22 - What is the chemical formula for the following...Ch. 22 - Shown below is the structure of 2-methyl-pentane....Ch. 22 - Prob. 8TECh. 22 - Prob. 9TECh. 22 - Prob. 10TECh. 22 - Prob. 11TECh. 22 - Why do heteroatoms make such a difference in the...Ch. 22 - Prob. 13TECh. 22 - A common inactive ingredient in products such as...Ch. 22 - Suggest an explanation for why aspirin has a sour...Ch. 22 - An amino acid is an organic molecule that contains...Ch. 22 - Identify the following functional groups in the...Ch. 22 - The chemical compound lysine is shown below. What...Ch. 22 - Prob. 19TECh. 22 - Prob. 20TECh. 22 - Why does the melting point of hydrocarbons...Ch. 22 - Prob. 2RATCh. 22 - Prob. 3RATCh. 22 - Prob. 4RATCh. 22 - Why might a high-formula- mass alcohol be...Ch. 22 - Alkaloid salts are not very soluble in the organic...Ch. 22 - Explain why caprylic acid, CH3 (CH2)6COOH...Ch. 22 - How many oxygen atoms are bonded to the carbon of...Ch. 22 - One solution to the problem of our overflowing...Ch. 22 - Which would you expect to be more viscous-a...

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