Chapter 3 Flashcards
Wave function
Mathematical description of the wave shape from electrons (orbital)
What are single bonds
sigma bonds
What makes pi bonds
Multiple bonding
Which bonds have free rotation
C—C
C—H
(double bonds do not rotate)
What are isomers
Different compounds with the same molecular formula
Constitutional isomers
differs in bond sequences
Stereoisomers
differ in only the orientation of the atoms/groups
Dipole- Dipole Interactions
Polar compounds have partial charges that attract each other if the charges are opposite
London dispersion forces
instantaneous dipoles which result from electron movement (polarization)
As molecular weight increases (ch3)
Attraction increases
Boiling point increases
As surface area increases (Ch3)
boiling point increases
Hydrogen bonding
attractive force between a lone pair and a hydrogen
Polar solute + Polar solvent
Good pairing
nonpolar solute + nonpolar solvent
Good pairing
polar solute + nonpolar solvent
poor pairing, Will not work at all