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Question 1

What is a substituent group?

Answer 1

A group that branches off the parent chain.

Question 2

What is a functional group?

Answer 2

Groups of atoms that have unique properties.

Question 3

What are Isomers?

Answer 3

Isomers are molecules made up of the same amount of each element but have different chemical structures, though the same molecular formula. An isomer of a molecule doesn’t necessarily have the same properties.

Question 4

What are saturated compounds?

Answer 4

Saturated compounds are compounds that have the maximum number of hydrogens possible.

Question 5

Based on the IUPAC system, what are the prefixes for naming organic compounds from 1-4?

Answer 5

1: Meth-
2: Eth-
3: Prop-
4: But-

Question 6

Based on the IUPAC system, what are the prefixes for naming organic compounds from 5-7?

Answer 6

5: Pent-
6: Hex-
7: Hept-

Question 7

Based on the IUPAC system, what are the prefixes for naming organic compounds from 8-10?

Answer 7

8: Oct-
9: Non-
10: Dec-

Question 8

What is the difference between Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes?

Answer 8

Alkanes: single bonds only (saturated)
Alkenes: double bond(s)
Alkynes: triple bond(s)