introduction to organic chemistry

Question 1

empirical formula

Answer 1

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

Question 2

molecular formula

Answer 2

the actual number of atoms of each element in a compound

Question 3

structural formula

Answer 3

shows the structural arangement of atoms within a molecule

Question 4

displayed formula

Answer 4

shows all the atoms and the bonds present in the molecule

Question 5

homologous series

Answer 5

a group of organic compounds that have the same functional group and the same general formula.

Question 6

functional group

Answer 6

the group of atoms in a molecule responsible for the characteristic reactions of that compound

Question 7

general formula

Answer 7

an algebraic formula that can describe any member of a homologous series

Question 8

skeletal formula

Answer 8

carbon and hydrogen atom symbols are omitted. C-C bonds are displayed. atoms of functional groups are left in

Question 9

isomer

Answer 9

molecules that have the same molecular formula but their atoms are arranged differently.

Question 10

structural isomer

Answer 10

molecules that have the same molecular formula but a different structural formula

Question 11

position isomer

Answer 11

functional group in a different position

Question 12

functional group isomer

Answer 12

different functional group

Question 13

stereoisomer

Answer 13

same molecular and structural formula but a different arrangement of atoms in space