Chemistry Exam Term 2

Question 1

atom or group of atoms that can take the place of a hydrogen in a parent hydrocarbon molecule

Answer 1

substituent

Question 2

compounds that have the same molecular formula, but the atoms are joined in a different order

Answer 2

constitutional isomers

Question 3

arrangement in which substituted groups are on the same side of a double bond

Answer 3

cis configuration

Question 4

molecules in which atoms are joined in the same order but differ in the arrangements of their atomsinspace

Answer 4

stereoisomers

Question 5

arrangement in which substituted groups are on opposite sides of a double bond

Answer 5

trans configuration

Question 6

compounds that differ in the orientation of groups around a double bond

Answer 6

geometric isomers

Question 7

carbon atom to which four different atoms or groups are attached

Answer 7

asymmetric carbon