The term CHEMISTRY SUFFIX refers to the suffixes that are commonly used in chemistry to denote a particular type of molecule. The four most common suffixes are INE, ENE, IDE, and OSE. INE is used to denote an alkane, which is a hydrocarbon with single bonds between carbon atoms. ENE is used to denote an alkene, which is a hydrocarbon with double bonds between carbon atoms. IDE is used to denote an acid, which is a molecule that releases hydrogen ions when dissolved in water. OSE is used to denote a carbohydrate, which is an organic compound composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.