Intro to Organic (AS)

Question 1

What is Empirical Formula

Answer 1

The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound

Question 2

What is Molecular Formula

Answer 2

The true number of atoms of each element in a compound

Question 3

What is General Formula

Answer 3

The general formula is followed by all the members of a homologous series

Question 4

What is structural formula

Answer 4

Shows structural arrangement, not all bonds are shown

Question 5

What is displayed formula

Answer 5

Shows every atom and every bond

Question 5

What is skeletal formula

Answer 5

Shows
- the carbon as vertices
- the non-carbon atoms

Question 6

What is a homologous series

Answer 6

Compounds that all follow the same general formula, and behave in a similar way

Question 7

How does boiling point relate to hydrocarbon length

Answer 7

As the hydrocarbon chain increases, the boiling point increases.

Question 8

What are isomers

Answer 8

Same molecular formula, different structural formula

Question 9

What is Structural Isomer

Answer 9

Same molecular formula, diff structural formula

(Branched / Straight chain)

Question 10

What is a Positional Isomer

Answer 10

The functional group is in a different position

(Diff carbon position)