11. Introduction to Organic Chemistry Flashcards
What is a hydrocarbon?
A molecule that is made of hydrogen and carbon only.
What is a homologous series?
A series of organic compounds that have the same functional group but with each successive (連續的) member differing by CH2.
What is a functional group?
An atom that is responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound.
What does saturated mean?
Only contains single carbon-carbon bonds.
What does unsaturated mean?
Contains at least one double carbon-carbon bond.
What is an intermolecular force?
Forces of attraction between molecules. (之間)
What is an intramolecular force?
Forces of attraction within molecules. (之内)
Is London force an example of intermolecular forces or intramolecular forces?
Intermolecular forces.
What does polar mean?
Molecules that have both positive and negative ends.
What does non-polar mean?
Molecules that only have positive/negative ends.
What does aliphatic mean?
A chain of carbon atoms.
What may an aliphatic contain?
- a straight chain of carbon atoms
- a branched chain of carbon atoms
- alicyclic
- aromatic
What does alicyclic mean?
A ring of carbon atoms.
What does aromatic mean?
Anything that contains benzene.
What are the types of reactions?
- substitution
- addition
- elimation
