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AQA - A Level - Organic Chemistry > 3.1 - Introduction > Flashcards

3.1 - Introduction Flashcards

1
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Esters

A

R-C(=O)-O-R

-oate

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2
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Define: Hydrocarbons

A

Compounds containing C & H atoms only

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3
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How are cyclic alkanes named?

A

Cyclo-(name of longest ring)

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4
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Define: Alicyclic hydrocarbon

A

Hydrocarbon which contains rings

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5
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Define: Chain isomer

A

Same molecular formula, different carbon chain arrangement

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6
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Define: Empirical Formula

A

Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a molecule

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7
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Alcohols

A

R-OH

-ol

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8
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Carboxylic Acids

A

R-C(=O)-O-H

-oic acid

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9
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Functional Group & Prefix of: Halogenoalkanes

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R-Cl chloro-
R-Br bromo-
R-I iodo-
etc

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10
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Define: Displayed formula

A

Shows all atoms & bonds in a molecule

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11
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Acyl Chlorides

A

R-C(=O)-Cl

-oyl chloride

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12
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Define: Unsaturated hydrocarbons

A

Contains one or more C=C bonds

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13
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Define: Skeletal Formula

A

Shows shape of carbon skeleton

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14
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Define: Functional Group isomer

A

Same molecular formula, different functional group

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15
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Alkenes

A

C=C

-ene

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16
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Define: Stereoisomers

A

compounds w/ same structural formula, different arrangement of atoms in space

17
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Nitriles

A

R-C≡N

-nitrile

18
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Define: Structural Formula

A

Shows how atoms in a molecule are arranged

19
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Ketones

A

R-C(=O)-R

-one

20
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Define: Saturated Hydrocarbons

A

Contains single C-C bonds only

21
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What are the two types of stereoisomers?

A

E/Z

Optical

22
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Define: Functional Group

A

Atom/(group of atoms) which gives an organic compound its particular chemical properties

23
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Define: Position isomer

A

Functional Group in a different position

24
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Define: Aromatic Hydrocarbon

A

Hydrocarbon which contains benzene rings

25
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What is organic chemistry the chemistry of?

A

Carbon containing compounds

except CO, CO₂ & Metal Carbonates

26
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Aldehydes

A

R-C(=O)-H

-Al

27
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Define: Aliphatic Hydrocarbon

A

Hydrocarbon which contains long chains

28
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Define: Molecular Formula

A

Actual no. of atoms of each element present in a molecule

29
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Define: Homologous series

A

Family of compounds w/ same functional group

Same general formula, different carbon chain length

Each successive member has an extra CH₂

Are chemically similar

30
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Define: Structural isomers

A

Compounds w/ same molecular formula but different structural formula

31
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Functional Group & Suffix of: Amines

A

R-N-H₂

-amine

32
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General Formula of Cyclic Alkanes?

AQA - A Level - Organic Chemistry (18 decks)

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