6.1 intro organic Flashcards
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a functional group
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the group of atoms which gives an organic compound its characteristic properties and reactions.hy
2
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hydrocarbon
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a compound of hydrogen and carbon only
3
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homologous series
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group of compounds which all contain the same functional group and each member contains one more CH2 unit to the previous one
4
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general formula
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represents all members of a homologous series
5
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empirical formula
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the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
6
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molecular formula
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actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule
7
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structural isomers
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compounds with same molecular formulae but different structural formulae
8
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free radical
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species with unpaired electron
9
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Nucleophiles
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electron pair donors
10
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Electrophiles
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electron pair acceptors
