Intro To organic Chem Flashcards
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Functional groups
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-groups of atoms which give molecules similar properties.
-examples alcohol group(hydroxide), esters, ketones, amines.
2
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Homologous series
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-molecules with the same functional group but each successive member has an additional - ch2
3
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Displayed formula
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-shows all atoms in the correct order with lines to show every covalent bond.
4
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Structural formula
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-simplified displayed formula where the lines for bonds are removed.
5
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Molecular formula
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Another type of formula used that uses the number of atoms of each element.
6
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Empirical formula
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The simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound. Shows the ratio of atoms in a compound.
