NOMENCLATURE Flashcards
What is nomenclature? (1)
Naming of organic compounds.
Who developed the system for naming organic compounds? (1)
IUPAC- the international in union of pure and applied chemistry.
What is meant by a ‘root’? (1)
A systematic name has a ‘root’ that tells us the longest unbranched hydrocarbon chain or ring.
How many carbons does a organic compound that starts with ‘meth’ have? (1)
1
How many carbons does a organic compound that starts with ‘eth’ have? (1)
2
How many carbons does a organic compound that starts with ‘prop’ have? (1)
3
How many carbons does a organic compound that starts with ‘but’ have? (1)
4
How many carbons does a organic compound that starts with ‘pent’ have? (1)
5
How many carbons does a organic compound that starts with ‘hex’ have? (1)
6
What is meant when an organic compound has the ending of ‘ane’? (1)
‘Ane’ means no double bonds
What is meant when an organic compound has the ending of ‘ene’? (1)
‘Ene’ means there is a double bond.
What are prefixes and suffixes? (1)
Describe the changes that have been made to the root molecule.
Where are prefixes found? (1)
Are added to the beginning of the root. E.g a side chain.
What are some examples of side chains, in terms of prefixes? (4)
-methyl
-ethyl
-propyl
-butyl
Where are suffixes found? (1)
Are added to the end of the root. E.g alcohols
