Chapter 2 Isomers

Question 1

Iso (Prefix)

Answer 1

Equal; Same

Question 2

Mers

Answer 2

Member of a particular group

Question 3

Isomers

Answer 3

each of two or more compounds with the same formula but a different arrangement of atoms in the molecule and different properties

Question 4

Structural Isomers (Constitutional Isomers)

Answer 4

Structural Isomers only share their molecular formula and the same weight. They also have different chemical and physical properties.

Question 5

What are the Physical Properties of Isomers ?

Answer 5

Characteristics of processes that don’t change the composition of matter, such as melting point, boiling point, solubility, odor color and density.

Question 6

What are the Chemical Properties of Isomers?

Answer 6

The Re activity of the molecule with other molecules and result in changes in chemical composition.

Question 7

What property or Properties do structural isomers have in common?

Answer 7

Isomers have the same molecular formula and the same weight.

Question 8

Anti-Staggered

Answer 8

The two largest groups are antiperiplanar (In the same plane, but on opposite sides) to each other. Also considered the most stble because it as the lowest energy.

Question 9

Gauche