Isomers Flashcards
1
Q
What is an isomer
A
A molecule that has the same formula as another molecule but differs in the way the atoms are arranged.
2
Q
What are two types of isomers
A
Structural isomers
Steroisomers
3
Q
What is a cis isomer
A
Have the same element on the same levels of each side of an ethene
4
Q
What is a trans isomer
A
A twisted cis isomer, so the same elements are on the opposite levels on the ethene
5
Q
What is a Z isomer
A
Where the higher priority elements are on the same level on each side of the ethene
6
Q
What is an E isomer
A
Where the higher priority elements are on opposite levels of each side of the ethene
7
Q
What determines a higher priority
A
A higher atomic number
