Series of compounds where: The compounds all have the same general formula. Consecutive members of the series differ by CH2. Length of the chain has little effect on the chemical reactivity of the functional group. Affects physical properties.
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Molecular Formula
Shows the actual number of atoms of each element in the molecule.
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Displayed Formula
A drawn out representation of the molecule showing every bond and every element in the molecule.
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Structural Formula
Shows the arrangement of the atoms in a molecule without showing the bonds.
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Empirical Formula
Simplest whole ratio of atoms in a compound.
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Functional group
It is the reactive part of the molecule. It is part of the molecule that does not contain hydrogen or carbon like oxygen or the halogens. Usually represented by a suffix like -ate, -ane, -ene, -oic (ethanoic acid).
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How many bonds do carbon atoms form?
4 covalent bonds
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How many bonds does hydrogen atoms form?
1 covalent bond
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Which hydrocarbon contains a double bond?
Alkenes.
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What is nomenclature?
Naming molecules by a set of rules set by the IUPAC (international union of pure and applied chemistry)
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General formula of alkanes?
C(n)H(2n+1)
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Name the names of alkanes by number of carbons up to 6 carbons.
methane, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane
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Name the halogens
Fluorine, chlorine, iodine and bromide and astatine (not really used).
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General formula of alkenes
C(n)H(2n)
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Definition of structural isomerism
Structural isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula but different structural formula.
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Shows the actual number of atoms of each element in the molecule.
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