Naming Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
Alkane
A
CnH2n+2, -ane
2
Q
Alkene
A
CnH2n, -ene
3
Q
Alkyne
A
CnH2n-2, -yne
4
Q
Alcohol
A
CnH2nOH
5
Q
D: Empirical formula
A
The ratio of atom types in the molecule
6
Q
D: Molecular formula
A
The number of each type of atom in the molecule
7
Q
D: Structural formula
A
Shows all the atoms and all bonds
8
Q
D: Skeletal formula
A
A shorthand method where each vertex represents a carbon atom and the hydrogen atoms assumed
9
Q
Side Chain: Methyl
A
CH3
10
Q
Side Chain: Ethyl
A
CH3CH2
11
Q
Side Chain: Propyl
A
CH3CH2CH2
12
Q
Side Chain: Butyl
A
CH3CH2CH2CH2
13
Q
No. C atoms: 1
A
meth
14
Q
No. C atoms: 2
A
eth
15
Q
No. C atoms:3
A
prop
