Makes things polar and often soluble in water (like the ethanol in drinks or rubbing alcohol).
If it’s a simple chain with only single bonds, it ends in If there’s a double bond, it’s an "-ene." 5. Why Does It Matter? Everything you touch is organic chemistry. Organic Chemistry for DUMMIES
These often smell fishy or like decay; they are the building blocks of proteins. 4. Nomenclature: How to Name Things Makes things polar and often soluble in water