11.1 Organic Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is a saturated hydrocarbon?
A
Only has single carbon bonds.
1
Q
What is a hydrocarbon?
A
A compound that contains carbon and hydrogen only.
2
Q
What is a an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
A
Has a double carbon to carbon bond.
3
Q
What is a homologous series?
A
A family of compounds with similar chemical properties whose successive members differ by the addition of a CH2 group.