chapter 11 Flashcards
1
Q
what are hydrocarbons?
A
compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms
2
Q
what is a structural formula?
A
shows arrangement of atoms
e.g. CH3CH2CH2CH3
3
Q
what is the molecular formula?
A
number and type of atoms of each element present in a molecule
e.g. C2H6
4
Q
what is the empirical formula?
A
simplest whole number ratio of the atoms of each element present in a compound
5
Q
what are the rules for naming alkanes?
A
longest carbon chain
position of substituent group and add di etc if it appears more than once
arrange in alphabetical order (ethyl before methyl and dimethyl)
6
Q
what happens when naming cyclo alkanes?
A
e.g. 1-methylcyclobutane
