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1
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What are functional groups?

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A group of atoms thats responsible for its characteristic reaction

2
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What is the molecular formula?

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Formula which gives the actual number of atoms in each element in each molecule

3
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What is the molecular formula of pentene?

A

C5H10

4
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What is the structural formula?

A

Formula which shows the atoms carbon by carbon, with the attached hydrogens and functional groups

5
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How would you write pent-1-ene in structural formula?

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CH3CH2CH2CHCH2

6
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What is the displayed formula?

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A displayed formula shows how all of the atoms are arranged, and all the bonds between them

7
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What is the empirical formula?

A

The simplest whole number ratio of atoms in each element of the compound

8
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Give the empirical formula of pentene.

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CH2