3.1.1.1 Nomenclature Flashcards
What is an organic compound
Compounds that contain carbon covalently bonded to at least one other element
What substances fit the definition for organic compounds but aren’t organic compounds
CO
CO2
CN-
What is a hydrocarbon
-compounds that contain hydrogen and carbon atoms only
What are the two types of hydrocarbons
-saturated
-unsaturated
What does saturated mean
-compound contains maximum number of hydrogens possible
-so only single bonds between carbon atoms
What does unsaturated mean
-compound doesn’t contain maximum number of hydrogens possible
-so contains at least one double or triple bond between two carbon atoms
What is an alkane
-a type of saturated hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds between carbon atoms
What are the two types of alkanes
-linear
-branched
What is a linear alkane
-alkane that contains one chain of carbon atoms bonded together
What is a branched alkane
-alkane that contains multiple chains of carbon atoms bonded together
What is the molecular formula
-the formula that shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a compound
How do we find the molecular formula
-Count the number of atoms of each element
-list the carbon and hydrogen first
-then list the other elements in alphabetical order
What is the empirical formula
-the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a molecule
What does the displayed formula display
-The displayed formula displays the position of every atom and every bond in a molecule
What does the displayed formula displays
-The displayed formula displays the position of every atom and every bond in a molecule
