Introduction To Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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Define empirical formula

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The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of an element

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Define molecular formula

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The true number of atoms of each element in a compound

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3
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Define general formula

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All members of a homologous organic series follow the general formula

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