Hydrocarbons Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
molecules that have the same molecular formula, but different structural formulas, this means they are made of the same atoms, but the atoms are arranged differently
A
Isomers
2
Q
Organic chemistry is about molecules that contain which element?
A
Carbon
3
Q
What is the definition of a homologous series?
A
Group of molecules/compounds
Similar chemical properties
Same functional group / same general formula / differ by CH2
4
Q
What is the general formula for alkanes?
A
Cn H2n+2
5
Q
How many hydrogen atoms are there in an alkane with 5 carbon atoms?
A
12
6
Q
An alkane only has single covalent bonds. There are no double bonds or triple bonds.
What is another way to describe hydrocarbons with only single bonds?
A
Saturated
