homologous series Flashcards
1
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homologous series
A
group of organic molecules which share characteristics
2
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alkanes- members
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methane CH4 ethane C2H6 propane C3H8 butane C4H10 pentane C5H12
3
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isomers
A
molecules with same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms in space
4
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HS
A
trend in graduation in physical properties
same general formula
similar chemical properties
same functional group
5
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alkanes in HS
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boiling point trend CnH2n+2 methane- clean flame ethane- soot propane- more soot
saturated- single bonds
6
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alkenes in HS
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CnH2N
unsaturated- double bonds
