Alkanes Topic Definitions 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryFunctional GroupsTypes of FormulaASOCR Created by: alexdakotaCreated on: 17-11-15 21:15 Empirical Formula The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound 1 of 8 Molecular Formula The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule 2 of 8 General Formula The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series e.g. alkanes- CnH2n+2 3 of 8 Structural Formula The minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule 4 of 8 Displayed Formula The relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them 5 of 8 Skeletal Formula The simplified organic formula. Hydrogen atoms removed from alkyl chains leaving just a Carbon skeleton and associated functional groups 6 of 8 Homologous Series A series of organic compounds which have the same functional group, but each successive member differing by -CH2 7 of 8 Functional Group A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound 8 of 8
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