Isomers Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
what are isomers?
A
when two molecules of one another have the same molecular formula but the atoms are arranged differently - this means their structural formulae are different
2
Q
why do isomers have similar chemical properties but different physical properties such as boiling point?
A
because of the change in shape of the molecule, for example, their functional groups could be attached to a different carbon atom
3
Q
what is a hydrocarbon?
A
a compound of hydrogen and carbon only
