4a. Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Question 1

Hydrocarbon

Answer 1

A compound containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms

Question 2

Molecular formula shows…

Answer 2

shows the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule

Question 3

Empirical formula shows…

Answer 3

shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms present in a compound

Question 4

General formula shows…

Answer 4

shows the relationship between the number of atoms of one element to another within a molecule.

Question 5

Structural formula shows…

Answer 5

shows how the atoms in a molecule are joined together

Question 6

Displayed formula shows…

Answer 6

a full structural formula which shows all the bonds in a molecule as lines

Question 7

What is a functional group?

Answer 7

Is an atom or a group of atoms that determine the chemical properties of a compound

Question 8

What 3 things requires to be in the homologous series

Answer 8

• the same general formula
• similar chemical properties
• a trend in physical properties

Question 9

What are isomers?

Answer 9

Are molecules with the same molecular formula but with a different structure

Question 10

Compound names based on the number of carbon atoms

Answer 10

1. Meth…
2. Eth…
3. Prop…
4. But…
5. Pent…
6. Hex…
7. Hept…
8. Oct…
9. Non…
10. Dec…

Question 11

Products of combustion

Answer 11

Carbon Dioxide + Water