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3.3.1 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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1
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Define organic chemistry.

A

Study of compounds containing carbon.

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2
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Define molecular formula.

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Formula that gives the actual number of atoms of each element in one molecule.

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3
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Give an example of a molecular formula.

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C4H10, butane.

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4
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Define empirical formula.

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Formula that gives the simplest whole number ratio of each element in a compound.

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5
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Give an example of an empirical formula.

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C2H5, butane.

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6
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Define structural formula.

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This shows the number of atoms joined together in a molecule.

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7
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Give an example of a structural formula.

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CH3CH2CH2CH3.

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8
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Define displayed formula.

A

This shows all the atoms and bonds in a molecule.

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9
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Define functional group.

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The atom or group of atoms that is responsible for most of the chemical reactions of a molecule.

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10
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Define homologous series.

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A family of compounds with the same general formula and the same chemical properties. In a series each member differs by the addition of a CH2 group and there is a gradual change in physical properties.

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11
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In a structural formula how do we show branches?

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Brackets.

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12
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Define skeletal formula.

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Uses lines to represent bonds, each point represents a C atom.

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13
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What is not usually shown in a skeletal formula? When are they shown?

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H atoms and bonds, unless part of a functional group.

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14
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What is always shown in a skeletal formula?

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Other atoms, eg. O, N, F, Cl, Br, I, S.

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15
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Prefix for 1 carbon atoms.

A

Meth-

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16
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Prefix for 2 carbon atoms.

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Eth-

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17
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Prefix for 3 carbon atoms.

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Prop-

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18
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Prefix for 4 carbon atoms.

A

But-

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19
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Prefix for 5 carbon atoms.

A

Pent-

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20
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Prefix for 6 carbon atoms.

A

Hex-

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21
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Prefix for 7 carbon atoms.

A

Hept-

22
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Prefix for 8 carbon atoms.

A

Oct-

23
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Prefix for 9 carbon atoms.

A

Non-

24
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Prefix for 10 carbon atoms.

A

Dec-

25
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What do we put between numbers in nomaneclature?

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Commas.

26
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What do we put between numbers and words in nomenaclature?

A

Hyphens.

27
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What name of alkane group is CH3-

A

Methyl

28
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What name of alkane group is CH3CH2-

A

Ethyl

29
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What name of alkane group is CH3CH2CH2-

A

Propyl

30
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What name of alkane group is CH3CH2CH2Ch2-

A

Butyl

31
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What is the prefix for 2 identical alkane groups?

A

Di-

32
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What is the prefix for 3 identical alkane groups?

A

Tri-

33
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What is the prefix for 4 identical alkane groups?

A

Tetra-

34
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What is the prefix for 5 identical alkane groups?

A

Penta-

35
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What is the prefix for 6 identical alkane groups?

A

Hexa-

36
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What is the prefix for fluorine?

A

Fluoro-

37
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What is the prefix for chlorine?

A

Chloro-

38
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What is the prefix for bromine?

A

Bromo-

39
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What is the prefix for iodine?

A

Iodo-

40
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Define addition reaction.

A

Reaction where a molecule joins to an unsaturated molecule to produce a saturated molecule.

41
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Define aliphatic.

A

Organic compounds containing C chains and branches.

42
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Define aromatic.

A

Organic compounds containing one or more benzene rings.

43
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Define carbocation.

A

A positive ion with the positive charge on a C atom.

44
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Define cyclic.

A

Organic compounds containing C rings.

45
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Define dehydration.

A

Elimination of water.

46
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Define dehydrogenation.

A

Elimination of hydrogen.

47
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Define electrophile.

A

Lone pair acceptor.

48
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Define elimination reaction.

A

Reaction where a molecule is lost from a saturated molecule to form an unsaturated molecule.

49
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Define free radical.

A

Species with an unpaired electron.

50
Q

Define functional group.

A

The atom or group of atoms that is responsible for most of the chemical reactions of a molecule.

51
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Define homologous series.

A

A family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties. In a series, each member differs by the addition of a CH2 group and there is a gradual change in physical properties.

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