Functional Groups

There are four major funtional groups: Hydroxyl, Corbonyl, Carboxyl, and Amino. Speeking of aminos, there are 20 differnt amino acids! But that's off topic. These groups are groups of atoms that give properties to the compounds to which the attach. The compounds for Hydroxyls are Alcohols, for Carbonyls are Aldehydes and Ketones, for Carboxyls are Carboxylic Acids, and for Aminos are Amines. Put it on note cards if this doesn't make sence.