3.3.1.1 Nomenclature Flashcards
Students should be able to: draw structural, displayed and skeletal formulas for given organic compounds apply IUPAC rules for nomenclature to name organic compounds limited to chains and rings with up to six carbon atoms each apply IUPAC rules for nomenclature to draw the structure of an organic compound from the IUPAC name limited to chains and rings with up to six carbon atoms each.
1
Q
Define empirical formula
A
Shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in the compound
2
Q
Define molecular formula
A
Formula which shows the actual number of each type of atom
3
Q
Define and provide an example of a general formula
A
Algebraic formula for a homologous series
4
Q
Define structural formula
A
In minimal detail, shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule
5
Q
Define displayed formula
A
Shows all the covalent bonds and atoms present in a molecule
6
Q
Define skeletal formula
A
Shows the simplified organic formula. Hydrogen atoms removed from alkyl chains. Carbon skeleton and associated functional groups remain
7
Q
List the IUPAC nomenclature prefixes from 1-12
A
- Meth
- Eth
- Prop
- But
- Pent
- Hex
- Kept
- Oct
- Non
- Dec
- Undec
- Dodec
8
Q
List the prefixes for the number of carbons on side chains
A
- Methyl
- Ethyl
e. t.c
