Isomers Flashcards
1
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Isomer
A
Molecules with the same atom arranged in different ways
2
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Chain isomer
A
Hydrocarbons added on to the main chain in a molecule
3
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Features of homologous series
A
- same general formula
- differ by CH2
- contain the same functional group
- similar chemical properties
4
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Position isomer
A
When the functional group changes which carbon on the main chain it is on
5
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What is a functional group
A
A group of atoms which react in a certain way
6
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Structural isomer
A
Same molecular formula but different structural formula
7
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Stereo isomerism
A
2 or more compounds have the same structural formula
