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Chapter 8 - Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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Addition Reaction

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A chemical reaction in which a group of atoms is added to an existing molecule, such as a halogen molecule being added to an alkene.

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Alcohol

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A homologous series with the hydroxyl functional group (-OH), denoted by the suffix ‘ol’. Have higher boiling points than alkanes, due to the presence of hydrogen bonds. Smaller chains are soluable in water. E.g. butan-1-ol.

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Alkane

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A saturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH(2n+2), denoted by the suffix ‘ane’. Non-polar and generally unreactive, expect for combustion. E.g. butane.

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Alkene

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An unsaturated hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n. Contain a single carbon double bond, which allows for them to undergo addition reactions. E.g. but-1-ene. Note: methene doesn’t exist!

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Alkyl Group

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Methyl. CH3.

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Branch

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A methyl group attached to a carbon atom in the middle of a chain.

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Bioethanol

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Ethanol (C2H5OH) produced from the fermentation of glucose in plants.

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Carboxyl Group

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The functional group in carboxylic acids. COOH-

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Carboxylate Ion

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COOH-

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Carboxylic Acid

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A homologous series with the carboxyl functional group (COOH-), denoted by the suffix ‘oic acid’. Act as weak acids, and are commonly found in food and insect venom. E.g. Ethanoic acid.

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Chemical Property

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The properties of an element determined by intramolecular forces, such as the strength of bonds or polarity within the molecule.

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Physical Property

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The properties of an element determined by intermolecular forces such as boiling point and solubility.

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Combustion

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An exothermic reaction between a fuel and oxygen.

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Combustion Formula

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Fuel + Oxygen → Water + Carbon Dioxide

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Complete Combustion

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When there is no left over carbon in a combustion reaction.

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Condensed Structural Formula

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A formula that shows the structure of the molecule, but not the bonds or the shape. E.g. CH3CH2CH3

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Crude Oil

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A fossil fuel formed from the remains of dead animals and plants, which have been buried for millions of years.

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Dimer

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Two identical molecules that are bonded together, such as between ethanoic acid.

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Fractional Distillation

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The separation of a liquid mixture into fractions (different carbon chain lengths) by heating and cooling.

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Functional Group

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An atom or group of atoms that are reactive in a molecule. E.g. hydroxyl group

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Haloalkane

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A homologous series with a halogen atom (group 17) replacing one or more hydrogen atoms in an alkane. Denoted by the prefix ‘fluoro’, ‘chloro’, ‘bromo’ or ‘iodo’.

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Homologous Series

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A sequence of compounds or molecules with similar chemical properties and the same general formula. Alkanes, alkenes, haloalkanes, alcohols and carboxylic acids.

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Hydrocarbon

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A molecule containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms.

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Hydroxyl Group

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The functional group in alcohols. -OH

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Incomplete Combustion

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When there is an insufficient supply of oxygen during a combustion reaction, resulting in left over carbon in the form of soot.

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Locant

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A number used in IUPAC nomenclature which indicates the position of a functional group in a molecule. E.g. but-1-ene.

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Organic Chemistry

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The chemistry of carbon.

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Organic Compound

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A compound containing carbon atoms.

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Photosynthesis

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A chemical reaction used by plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Plant-Sourced Biomass

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A sustainable renewable alternative to fossil fuels, which sources carbon-material from plants.

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Structural Isomer

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A molecule that has the same molecular formula but different structural formula to another. I.e. a different structure of the same molecule. E.g. 3-methylpentane vs 2-methylpentane

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Terminal Carbon

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The carbon at the end of a chain.

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Fossil Fuel

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A non-renewable resource formed from the remains of dead animals and plants, which have been buried for millions of years. E.g. crude oil.

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Fraction

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A range of hydrocarbons with similar molecular masses and boiling points. E.g. C1 - C4.

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Saturated

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A carbon atom that only has single bonds surrounding it, such as in an alkane.

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Unsaturated

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A carbon atom that has a double or triple bond attached to it, such as in alkenes.

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Fermentation

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The chemical breakdown of a molecule, such as glucose, by bacteria, yeasts or microorganisms.

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