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4.1.1 basic concepts of organic chemistry Flashcards

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1
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what is the general formula

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an algebraic formula that can describe any member of a family of compounds

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what is the empirical formula

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the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound

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3
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what is the molecular formula

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the actual number of atoms from each element

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what is the structural formula

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shows the arrangement of atoms carbon by carbon

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what is the skeletal formula

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show the bonds of the carbon skeleton only with any functional groups

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what is the displayed formula

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shows how all the atoms are arranged with all the bonds between them

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what is an aromatic compound

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aromatic compounds contain a carbon ring

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what is a homologous series

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a group of organic compounds that have the same functional group and general formula

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what is the alicyclic formula

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an aliphatic compound which contains a non-aromatic ring

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what is an aliphatic compound

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contain carbon and hydrogen joined in chains

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what does saturated mean

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only contains single bonds

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what does unsaturated mean

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can have double bonds

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what is an alkyl group

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a fragment of a molecule with general formula CnH 2n+1

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how does the IUPAC naming system work

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count longest carbon chain for the stem
determine functional group
add side chains as prefixes

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13
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what is a functional group

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the group that determines the chemical properties of a molecule

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14
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what is homolytic fission

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when the bond breaks evenly so each bonding atom gets one electron from the bonded pair
radicals are formed

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what are structural isomers

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what is heterolytic fission

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when the bond breaks unevenly and both the bonded atoms go to one of the atoms forming a anion and a cation

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what is a free radical

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particles that have an unpaired electron

17
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what does a curly arrow show in a mechanism

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the transfer of electrons. a double headed arrow shows the pair transferring a single headed arrow shows the transfer of one electron

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what is an electrophile

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an electron donor

18
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what is a neutrophile

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an electron acceptor

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