Introduction To Organic Flashcards

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Empirical formula

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

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Molecular formula

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The true number of atoms of each element in a compound

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General formula

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All members of a homologous organic series follow a general formula

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Structural formula

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Shoes the structural arrangement of atoms within a molecule

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Displayed formula

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Shows every atom and every bond in an organic compound

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