Introduction to organic chemistry

Question 1

The physical and chemical properties of organic compounds depend on two factors. What are they?

Answer 1

1. The number of carbon atoms in the molecules and their arrangement.
2. Functional groups - the specific group of atoms on a hydrocarbon chain.

Question 2

Define displayed formula/ full structural formula.

Answer 2

Displayed formula/ Full structural formula shows how all of the atoms in the molecule are arranged, and all the bonding between them.

Question 3

Define structural formula.

Answer 3

Structural formula shows the atoms carbon by carbon, with the attached hydrogens and functional groups.

Question 4

Define skeletal formula.

Answer 4

Skeletal formula shows the bonds of the carbon akeleton