Module 4

Question 1

Homologous Series

Answer 1

A series of organic compounds that have the same functional group but with each successive member
differing by CH2

Question 2

Functional Group

Answer 2

A group of atoms
responsible for the characteristic reactions
of a compound

Question 3

Structural Isomers

Answer 3

Compounds with the same molecular
formula but different structural formulae

Question 4

Homolytic Fission

Answer 4

Each bonding
atom receiving one electron from the
bonded pair, forming two radicals

Question 5

Heterolytic Fission

Answer 5

One bonding
atom receiving both electrons from the
bonded pair

Question 6

Radical

Answer 6

A species with an unpaired
electron

Question 7

Curly Arrow

Answer 7

The movement of an
electron pair

Question 8

Stereoisomers

Answer 8

Compounds with the
same structural formula but with a
different arrangement in space

Question 9

E/Z Isomers

Answer 9

Restricted
rotation about a double bond and the
requirement for two different groups to
be attached to each carbon atom of the
C=C group

Question 10

Cis/Trans Isomers

Answer 10

Two of the
substituent groups attached to each
carbon atom of the C=C group are the
same

Question 11

Electrophile

Answer 11

An electron pair acceptor

Question 12

Nucleophile

Answer 12

An electron pair donor