11.4 - Functional Groups Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are hydrocarbons?
A
compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen only
2
Q
What does a functional group show?
A
determines the physical and chemical properties of molecules
3
Q
What is a homologous group?
A
- a series of organic compounds that have the same functioonal group, but it differs by CH2
- has the same general formula
- similar chemical properties