Intro

Question 1

Hydrocarbon

Answer 1

A compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon only

Question 2

Saturated

Answer 2

Contain single carbon-carbon bonds only

Question 3

Unsaturated

Answer 3

Contains a carbon-carbon double bond

Question 4

Molecular formula

Answer 4

The formula which shows the actual number of each type of atom

Question 5

Empirical formula

Answer 5

Shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in the compound

Question 6

General formula

Answer 6

Algebraic formula for a homologous series

Question 7

Structural formula

Answer 7

Shows the minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule

Question 8

Displayed formula

Answer 8

Shows all the covalent bonds and atoms present in a molecule

Question 9

Functional group

Answer 9

Is an atom or group of atoms which when present in different molecules causes them to have similar chemical properties

Question 10

Homologous series

Answer 10

Families of organic compounds with the same functional group and same general formula

• they show a gradual change in physical properties
• each member differs by CH2 from the last
• same chemical properties