11.1 Types of Formulae Flashcards
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What is a general formula?
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- a formula that represents a homologous series of compounds using letters and numbers
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What is a displayed formula?
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- a 2D representation of an organic molecule showing all its atoms and their bonds
2
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What is molecular formulae?
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- shows the number and type of each atom in a molecule
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What is a structural formula
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shows how the atoms are bonded to each carbon in a molecule
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What is the empirical formula
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simplest whole number ratio of the elements present in one molecule of the compound
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What is a skeletal formula
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a simplified displayed formula with all the carbon and hydrogen bonds removed
