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4.1.1 Naming Organic Chemical Flashcards

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What is Nomenclature

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Its the naming system for compounds, which was developed by IUPAc

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Definition of a Homologous Series

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Its a series of organic compounds that have the same functional group with successive members differing by CH2

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Definition of Aliphatic Hydrocarbon

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Its a hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in straight or branched chains

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Definition of Alicyclic Hydrocarbon

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Its a hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in a ring structure

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Definition of Aromatic Hydrocarbons

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They contain at least one benzene ring

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What are the three rules that you need to consider while your naming an organic compound

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> Stem
Suffix
Prefix

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Definition of a functional group

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Its a group of atoms that is responsible for the characteristics reactions of a compound

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Definition of General formula

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the simplest algebraic formula for a homologous series e.g. for an alkane CnH2n+2

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What is the general formula for Alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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What is the general formula for Alkenes

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CnH2n

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What is the general formula for Alcohols

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CnH2n+1OH

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Definition of a Displayed Formula

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it shows the the relative positions of atoms and the bonds between them e.g. -OH is shown as -O-H

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Definition of an Empirical Formula

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Shows the smallest whole-number ratio of atoms of the elements in a compound

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Definition of a molecular formula

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Shows the number and types of atoms in a compound

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Definition of a Skeletal Formula

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Its a simplified formula drawn by removing hydrogen atoms from alkyl chains

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What is a stem?

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The main part of the name; generated by identifying the longest carbon chain

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What is a suffix?

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The end part of the name; identifies the most important functional group

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What is a prefix?

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The front part of the name; identifies the other functional group and the carbon atoms they are attached to

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Definition of a Structural Formula

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Provides the the minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule e.g. for butane: CH3CH2CH2CH3 or CH3(CH2)2CH3

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Structure formula for carboxylic group and ester group

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COOH and COO

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