Key Concepts- Organic s Flashcards
1
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Saturated
A
SINGLE bonds
2
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Unsaturated
A
Carbon to carbon multiple bonds
3
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Homologous series
A
A family of compounds with similar chemical properties
4
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Functional group
A
The art if the organic molecule that’s argue ly response of the moecluels chemical properties
5
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Aliphatic
A
Carbon atoms are joined ti each other in straight or branched chains
6
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Alicyclic
A
Carbon atoms are joined to head other in ring structures
7
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Aromatic
A
Contain a benzene ring
8
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General formula
A
Algebraic formula
Describe any member of a family of compounds
9
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Empirical formula
A
Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound
10
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Molecular formula
A
The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule
11
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Structural formula
A
Shows the arrangement of atoms Carbon by Carbon
