4.1.1

Question 1

What is empirical formula

Answer 1

The simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a molecule

Question 2

What is molecular formula

Answer 2

The actual number of atoms of different elements in a molecule

Question 3

What is displayed formula

Answer 3

Shows every atom and bond in a molecule

Question 4

What is structural formula

Answer 4

Shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule without showing the bonds

Question 5

What is a homologous series

Answer 5

They have the same functional group but each successive member differs by CH2

Question 6

What is the general formula of alkanes

Answer 6

CnH2n+2

Question 7

What is the general formula of alkenes

Answer 7

CnH2n

Question 8

What is structural isomerism

Answer 8

When the molecule has the same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 9

What is homolytic fission

Answer 9

When each bonded atom receives one electron from the bonded pair to form two radicals

Question 10

What is heterolytic fission

Answer 10

When one bonded atom receives both electrons from the bonded pair