Chapter 11 Flashcards
(19 cards)
what is a homologous series
a family of compounds that have the same funtional group and general formula
each successive member differs by CH2
what is displayed formula
it shows every atom and bond in a molecule
eg - H-C-C-H
what is structural formula
shows arrangement of atoms in a molecule without showing each bond
eg - CH3,CH2,CH2,CH3
what is skeletal formula
drawn as lines with each vertex being a carbon atom. C atoms are not drawn, rather assumed.
eg - VVV (this kind of shape)
what is a functional group
a group of atoms responsible for characteristic reactions of a compound
what is an aliphatic hydrocarbon?
hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in a straight line / branched chain
what is an alicyclic hydrocarbon
hydrocarbons arranged in non aromatic rings or without side chains
what is an aromatic hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon that has at least 1 benzene ring
what is the suffix for a compound with no double bonds
(ending)
-ane
(alkane)
what is the suffix for a compound with at least 1 double bond
-ene
(alkene)
what is the suffix for an alcohol
-ol
what is the suffix for an aldehyde
-al
what is the suffix for a ketone
-one
what is the suffix for a carboxylic acid
-oic acid
what is the prefix for a Br group
bromo-
what is the general formula for alkanes
CnH2n+2
what is the general formula for alkenes
CnH2n
what is the general formula of alcohols
CnH2n+1OH
