e/z isomers

Question 1

WHat is an z isomer?

Answer 1

= if the group bonded to both carbon atoms forming the bond is on the same side

Question 2

What is an E isomer?

Answer 2

= if the group bonded to the carbon atoms forming the bond is on opposite sides

Question 3

How do cip rules work?

Answer 3

= element with the greatest atomic number is given highest priority

Question 4

How do e/z isomerism affect physical properties?

Answer 4

= polarity
= if it is symetrical- the charges and dont cancell out or if they do cancell out