4a. Introduction to Organic Chemistry Flashcards
Hydrocarbon
A compound containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms
Molecular formula shows…
shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule
Empirical formula shows…
shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms present in a compound
General formula shows…
shows the relationship between the number of atoms of one element to another within a molecule.
Structural formula shows…
shows how the atoms in a molecule are joined together
Displayed formula shows…
a full structural formula which shows all the bonds in a molecule as lines
What is a functional group?
Is an atom or a group of atoms that determine the chemical properties of a compound
What 3 things requires to be in the homologous series
- the same general formula
- similar chemical properties
- a trend in physical properties
What are isomers?
Are molecules with the same molecular formula but with a different structure
Compound names based on the number of carbon atoms
- Meth…
- Eth…
- Prop…
- But…
- Pent…
- Hex…
- Hept…
- Oct…
- Non…
- Dec…
Products of combustion
Carbon Dioxide + Water
