Organic chemistry

Question 1

Describe an organic molecule

Answer 1

molecules containing carbon atoms with the exception of cardon dioxide, carbon monoxide, Carbonates, carbide and cyanides

Question 2

Define hydrocarbon

Answer 2

compound containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms

Question 3

Define a saturated compound

Answer 3

a compound in which all of the bonds between carbon atoms are single bonds

Question 4

Unsaturated

Answer 4

there is at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms

Question 5

Define a functional group

Answer 5

an atom or group of atoms that form the Centre of chemical activity in the molecule

Question 6

homologous series

Answer 6

series with of similar compounds which have the same functional group and have the same general formula in which each member differs from the previous one by a single CH2 unit

Question 7

Define a structural isomer

Answer 7

compounds having the same molecular formula but different structural formula