Module 4 Flashcards

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General formula

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The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series for example, an alkane CNH2N +2

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Structural formula

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The minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule

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3
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Displayed formula

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A drawing which shows the relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them

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4
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Skeletal formula

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The simplified organic formula shown by removing hydrogen atoms from alkyl chains leaving just a carbon skeleton and associated functional groups

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5
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Alkyl group

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CnH2n+1

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6
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Aliphatic

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A compound containing carbon and hydrogen joint together in straight chains, branched chains or non-aromatic rings

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Alicyclic

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Aliphatic compounds arranged in non-aromatic rings with or without side chains

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Aromatic

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A compound containing a benzene ring

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9
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Saturated

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A single carbon carbon bonds only

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10
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Unsaturated

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The presence of multiple carbon carbon bonds, at least one carbon carbon double bond, a carbon carbon triple bond or an aromatic ring

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Homologous series

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A series of organic compounds having the same functional group (1) but with each successive member differing by CH2 (1)

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12
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Functional group

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An atom or group responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound

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13
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Structural isomers

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Compounds with the same molecular formula (1) but different structural formulae (1)

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14
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Homolytic fission

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The breaking of a covalent bond (1) where one electron from the bonding pair, goes to each atom to from radicals (1)

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15
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Heterolytic fission

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The breaking of a covalent bond (1) where both electrons from the bonding pair goes the same atom to form two ions (1)

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16
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Radical

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A species with an unpaired electron

17
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Curly arrow

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Movement of an electron pair

18
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Stereoisomers

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Compounds with the same structural formula (1) but with a different arrangement in space (1)

19
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Electrophile

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An electron pair acceptor

20
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Nucleophile

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An electron pair donor