Formulas for presenting organic compounds Flashcards
1
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What is the General formula?
A
An algebraic formula that can describe any member of a family of compounds
2
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What is the Empirical formula?
A
The simplest ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
3
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What is the Molecular formula?
A
The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule
4
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What does the Structural formula show?
A
Shows the atoms carbon by carbon
5
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What does the Skeletal formula show?
A
Shows the bonds of the carbon skeletal only, with any functional groups. Handy for drawing large complicated structures, like cyclic hydrocarbons
6
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What does the Displayed formula show?
A
Shows how all the atoms are arranged, and all the bonds between them.
