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6. Define functional group
- a series of organic compounds with the same functional group but with each successive ember differing by CH2
- the part of the organic molecule responsible for its chemical reactions
- compounds with the same structural formula but with different arrangements of the atoms in space
- a species with an unpaired electron
7. Define molecular formula
- a formula shown the carbon skeleton an associated functional groups only
- the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound
- the number of atoms of each element in a molecule
- CH3CH2CH2CH3
8. Define displayed formula
- a formula showing the relative positioning of all the atoms in a molecule and the bonds between them
- the simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series
- C2H4
- the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element
9. Define homolytic fission
- C2H4
- the breaking of a covalent bond with one of the bonded elections going to each atom to form 2 radicals
- a species with an unpaired electron
- the breaking of a covalent bond with both of the bonded electrons going to one of the atoms forming a cation (+ve) and an anion (-ve)
10. Define structural formula
- the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound
- C3H8
- a formula showing the minimal amount of detail for the arrangement of atoms in a molecule
- the simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series
11. Define electrophile
- an atom that is attracted to an electron-rich atom, where it accepts a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond
- when a molecule is removed from a saturated molecule to make an unsaturated molecule
- an atom that is attracted to an electron-deficient atom, where it donates a pair of electrons to form a new covalent bond
- a species with an unpaired electron
12. Define empirical formula
- A formula shown the minimal detail for the arrangement of atoms in a molecule
- The number of atoms of each element in a molecule
- The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound
- The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series
13. Define general formula
- the simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series
- a series of organic compounds with the same functional group but with each successive member differing by CH2
- a simplified organic formula, with hydrogen atoms removed from alkyl chains, leaving just a carbon skeleton and associated functional groups
- the number of atoms of each element in a molecule