unit 2.4 - organic Flashcards
1
Q
what are the homologous series in this unit?
A
alkanes - saturated hydrocarbons
alkenes - unsaturated hydrocarbons with a c to c double bond
2
Q
functional group
A
an atom which control the physical and chemical properties of an organic molecule
3
Q
homologous series?
A
a family of chemicals which can be represented by a general molecular formula
members of the series are physically and chemically similar
4
Q
naming the organic molecules 4 rules
A
a) find the longest chain
