definitions organic chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
define empirical formula
A
ratio
2
Q
define molecular formula
A
actual number of atoms in substance
3
Q
define general formula
A
algebraic formula for homologous series
4
Q
define structural formula
A
formula to show how atoms are arranged
5
Q
define displayed formula
A
shows all bonds and all atoms
6
Q
define skeletal formula
A
simplification
7
Q
define stereoisomerism
A
same structural formula but arranged differently in 3D space
8
Q
CIP rules what do you look for?
A
HIGHEST ATOMIC NUMBER