Naming Compounds

Question 1

What is an empirical formula

Answer 1

The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element

Question 2

What is a molecular formula

Answer 2

The actual number of atoms of each element in one molecule

Question 3

What is a structural formula

Answer 3

Shows carbon by carbon with attached hydrogen and functional groups

Question 4

What is a displayed formula

Answer 4

Shows all atoms and all bonds. Each carbon should have 4 bonds

Question 5

What is a skeletal formula

Answer 5

Shows the bonds of the carbon skeletal only and functional groups

Question 6

What is the definition of saturated

Answer 6

Single bonds only

Question 7

What is the definition of a hydrocarbon

Answer 7

Contains carbon and hydrogen only

Question 8

What is the definition of a homologous series

Answer 8

A group of compounds with the same general formula

Question 9

What are the properties of a homologous series

Answer 9

Same general property
Same functional group
Differ by CH2
Similar chemical reactions
Show a graduation in physical properties

Question 10

What is a stereoisomer

Answer 10

Compounds with the same molecular and structural formula but with a different arrangement of atoms in space