Ch11 Intro to Organic

Question 1

Define: catenation:

Answer 1

The ability to form bonds between atoms of the same element. Carbon catenates to form chains and rings, with single, double or triple

Question 2

Define Homologous Series:

Answer 2

A series of organic compounds that have the same functional group and differs from previous by CH2. They have similar chemical properties.

Question 3

Define functional group:

Answer 3

A group of atoms responsible for the characterstic reactions of a compound. Has distinctive properties.

Question 4

Define: Aliphatic

Answer 4

Aliphatic - carbon atoms joined in unbranched, straight chains.

Question 5

Define Alicyclic:

Answer 5

Alicyclic- carbon atoms joined in rings

Question 6

Define Aromatic:

Answer 6

Aromatic - some or all crbon found in benzene ring

Question 7

Define Saturated:

Answer 7

Saturated - carbon atoms joined by single bonds, unable to make anymore