Module 4 Flashcards
General formula
The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series for example, an alkane CNH2N +2
Structural formula
The minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule
Displayed formula
A drawing which shows the relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them
Skeletal formula
The simplified organic formula shown by removing hydrogen atoms from alkyl chains leaving just a carbon skeleton and associated functional groups
Alkyl group
CnH2n+1
Aliphatic
A compound containing carbon and hydrogen joint together in straight chains, branched chains or non-aromatic rings
Alicyclic
Aliphatic compounds arranged in non-aromatic rings with or without side chains
Aromatic
A compound containing a benzene ring
Saturated
A single carbon carbon bonds only
Unsaturated
The presence of multiple carbon carbon bonds, at least one carbon carbon double bond, a carbon carbon triple bond or an aromatic ring
Homologous series
A series of organic compounds having the same functional group (1) but with each successive member differing by CH2 (1)
Functional group
An atom or group responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound
Structural isomers
Compounds with the same molecular formula (1) but different structural formulae (1)
Homolytic fission
The breaking of a covalent bond (1) where one electron from the bonding pair, goes to each atom to from radicals (1)
Heterolytic fission
The breaking of a covalent bond (1) where both electrons from the bonding pair goes the same atom to form two ions (1)
