Chapter 5 - Introduction to organic chemistry

Question 0

Define the term structural isomerism

Answer 0

Same molecular formula but different structural fomulae

Question 1

Define the term homologous series

Answer 1

Same functional group varying in carbon length, chemically similar which conform to a general formula

Question 2

What is the molecular formula?

Answer 2

Formula showing the number of each atom in a compound

Question 3

What is the empirical formula?

Answer 3

The simplest whole number ratio of each element present in a compound

Question 4

What is the displayed formula?

Answer 4

Diagram showing each atom with single/double/triple bonds

Question 5

What is the structural formula?

Answer 5

Each carbon written separately showing all atoms/groups bonded to it

Question 6

What are the root names of the carbon 1–>6

Answer 6

meth, eth, prop, but, pent, hex

Question 7

When do you only use commas when naming molecule?

Answer 7

Separating numbers, otherwise dashes

Question 8

For haloalkanes what order should the halogens be written in?

Answer 8

Alphabetical