definitions organic chemistry Flashcards

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define empirical formula

A

ratio

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2
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define molecular formula

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actual number of atoms in substance

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3
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define general formula

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algebraic formula for homologous series

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4
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define structural formula

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formula to show how atoms are arranged

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5
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define displayed formula

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shows all bonds and all atoms

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6
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define skeletal formula

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simplification

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7
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define stereoisomerism

A

same structural formula but arranged differently in 3D space

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8
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CIP rules what do you look for?

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HIGHEST ATOMIC NUMBER

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