4.1 - Basic concepts of organic Chemistry Flashcards
Define Hydrocarbon
a compound containing carbon and hydrogen only.
Define Saturated
a hydrocarbon with only single bonds
Define Unsaturated
a hydrocarbon with c to c multiple bonds
Define Homologous series
a family of compounds with similar chemical properties whose successive members differ by the addition of a CH2 group
Define Functional groups
the part of the organic molecule that is largely responsible for its chemical properties
Define Aliphatic
Carbon atoms are joined to each other in unbranched (straight) or branded chains or non aromatic rings
Define Alicyclic
Carbon atoms are joined to each other in ring (cyclic) structures, with or without branches
Define Aromatic
some or more of the carbon atoms are found in a benzene ring
Define Alkane
contains single carbon to carbon bonds
Define Alkene
contains at least one double carbon to carbon bond
Define Alkynes
contain at least one triple carbon to carbon bond
What does the stem in the name of a hydrocarbon represent
the number of carbon atoms in the longest continuous chain eg. Meth
What does the prefix in the name of a hydrocarbon represent
added before the stem to indicate the presence of side chains or a functional group
What does the suffix in the name of a hydrocarbon represent
added after the stem to indicate functional groups eg. Ane
What is the functional group in Alkenes and their suffix
C=C
-ene
