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Module 4 - Keywords Flashcards

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IUPAC nomenclature

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international naming rules

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Organic compounds

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Carbon based compounds

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General formula

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The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series e.g. alkane: CnH2n+2

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Structural formula

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

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Displayed formula

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The relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them

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Skeletal formula

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The simplified organic formula, shown by removing hydrogen atoms from the alkyl chains, leaving just a carbon skeleton and associated functional groups

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Homologous series

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A series of organic compounds having the same functional group but which each successive member differing by a CH2

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Functional group

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

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Alkyl group

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Has the general formula CnH2n+1

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Aliphatic

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A compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains or non aromatic rings

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Alicyclic

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An aliphatic compound arranged in non aromatic rings with or without side chains

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Aromatic

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A compound containing a benzene ring

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Saturated

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An organic compound containing single carbon-carbon bonds only

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Unsaturated

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An organic compounds containing multiple carbon-carbon bonds, including C=C, CΞC and/or aromatic rings

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Structural isomers

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Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae

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Homolytic fission

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Bond breaking where each bonding atom receives one electron from the bonding pair, forming 2 radicals

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Heterlytic fission

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Bond breaking where each bonding atom receives both electrons from the bonded pair, forming a positive and a negative ion

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Radical

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A species with an unpaired electron

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Reaction mechanism

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Diagrams used to show clearly the movement of electron pairs with ‘curly arrows’ and relevant dipoles

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σ bonds

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The overlap of orbitals directly between the bonding atoms

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Complete combustion

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A burning reaction where there is sufficient oxygen to oxidise the reagents completely

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Incomplete combustion

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A burning reaction where there is insufficient oxygen to oxidise the reagents completely.

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Radicla substitution

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A reaction mechanism involving homolytic fission to produce radicals (initiation) followed by propagation and termination

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Substitution
Replacing one atom or group of atoms with another
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π bond
Sideways overlap of adjacent p orbitals above and below the bonding C atoms
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Stereoisomers
Compounds with the same structural formula but with a different arrangement in space
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E/Z isomers
Stereoisomers which have 2 different groups attached to each carbon atom of the C=C group - CIP rules are used to prioritise groups
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Cis-trans isomerism
Stereoisomers which have 2 different groups attached to each carbon atom of the C=C group and the same group attached to each carbon atom
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Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) priority rules
The rules used to identify the priorities in E and Z stereoisomers
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Dihaloalkanes
A compound in whcih 2 of the H of an alkane have been replaced by halogens
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Bromine water
Bromine solution. Used to test for unsaturation (decolourised in unsaturated hydrocarbons)
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Decolourised
The depth of colour is partially or completely removed
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Electrophile
An electron pair acceptor
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Markownikoff's rule
Predicts the most likely product of HX substitution reactions with unsymmetrical alkenes (He who has hydrogen gets hydrogen)
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Haloalkane
A compound in which one of the hydrogens of an alkane have been replaced by a halogen
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Carbocation
An organic cation
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Intermediate
A species which is produced in one step of a multistep reaction and then used up
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Polymerisation
Monomers react together to make polymers
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Polymers
A long chain molecule with repeating units
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Addition polymer
Polymer formed when unsaturated carbon molecules join to form polymers. These have 100% atom economy
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Sustainable
Meeting the needs of today without impeding the needs of future generations
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Organic feedstock
An organic chemical that can be used as a raw material in the production of other materials
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Biodegradabe
Broken down by bacteria in the environment to produce non harmful waste products
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Photodegradable
Broken down by light in the environment to produce non harmful waste products
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Alcohol
Contains on -OH group
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Volatility
How easy it is for the material to vaporise into a gas
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Primary alcohol
A moelcule containing a '-CH2OH' group. Carbon with the OH group is attached to 1 alkyl chain
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Secondary alcohol
A molecule containing '-CHROH' group. The carbon with the OH group is attached to 2 alkyl chains
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Tertiary alcohol
A molecule containing '-CR2OH'. The carbon atom with the OH group has 3 alkyl chains attached to it
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Oxidising agent, [O]
A substance which oxidises others e.g. acidified Cr2O72-
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Aldehydes
Formed from the partial oxidation of primary alcohols. These carbonyls have the functional group CHO
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Ketones
Formed from the oxidation of secondary alcohols. These carbonyls contain the functional group R2CO
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Carboxylic acids
Formed from the complete oxidation of primary alcohols. These carbonyl contain the functional group COOH
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Reflux
A method of applying constant heat to a mixture without losing any of the liquid to evaporation. A condenser returns evaporated reagents/products to the container
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Distillation
Separation of miscible liquids by evaporation and condensation of the products
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Hydrolysis
The chemical breakdown of a substance using water
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Nucleophile
Electron pair donor
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Ozone layer
O3 found in the upper atmosphere
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CFCs
Chlorofluorocarbons, chemicals which catalyse the breakdown of the ozone layer
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Quickfit
A brand of Pyrex lab glassware. It has ground glass joints to allow rearrangement into a variety of uses including distillation and reflux
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Separating funnel
Equipment used to separate immiscible liquids
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Anhydrous salts
A salt with no water of crystallisation. Can be used as a drying agent
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Infrared spectroscopy
Spectroscopy which uses the characteristic wavelengths of light absorbed by different covalent bonds
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Mass spectroscopy
Spectroscopy which uses mass to charge ratios to identify the molecular ion peak and hence find the molecular mass of a substance
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Fragmentation peaks
The peaks in a mass spectra caused by fragments of the overall molecule
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Chemistry Year 12/13 (18 decks)

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