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Module 4 - [ch11] (foundations in organic chem) Flashcards

Basic concepts of organic chemistry

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1
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what does nomenclature mean

A

system to name organic compounds

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2
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empirical formula

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simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a molecule

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3
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molecular formula

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number and type of atoms in a molecule

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4
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displayed formula

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shows every atom and bond in a molecule

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structural formula

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shows arrangement of atoms without showing bonds
e.g
C5H12 or CH3COOH

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6
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define skeletal formula

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formula drawn using lines
each vertex represents a carbon atom
all unspecified bonds are C-

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7
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define homologous series [2]

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a series of organic compounds with the same functional group with each successive member differing by CH2

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8
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define functional group [1]

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A functional group is the part of the organic
molecule that is largely responsible for the
molecule’s chemical properties

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9
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what is an aliphatic hydrocarbon

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hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in a straight line or branched chain

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what is an alicyclic hydrocarbon

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hydrocarbons arranged in non-aromatic rings

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11
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what is an aromatic hydrocarbon

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hydrocarbon that includes at least one benzene ring

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12
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suffixes!
no double bond
double bond
alcohol

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-ane
-ene
-ol

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suffix
aldehyde

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-al

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suffix
ketone

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-one

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15
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suffix
carboxylic acid

A

-oic acid

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16
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prefix
C4H9

A

butyl

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17
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prefix
Br,Cl,I

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bromo
chloro
iodo

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18
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prefix
CH3

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methyl

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19
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general formula for alcohols

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C(n)H(2n+1)OH

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20
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what does saturated mean

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organic compounds which only contain single bonds

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21
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what does unsaturated mean

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contains at least 1 c=c

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22
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What is meant by the term structural isomer? [1]

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Same molecular formula but different structural formulae

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23
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3 ways in which structural isomers can form

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alkyl groups in different places
functional groups can be bonded to different parts
different functional groups

24
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what are stereoisomers

A

same molecular formula
arranged differently in space

25
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what is E-Z isomerism
how is e and z differentiated

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caused by limited rotation about C=C double bonds
2 bits with the higher molecular masses on the same side
Z (zusammen)
on opposite sides
E (entgegen)

26
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what is cis-trans isomerism

A

special type of E-Z isomerism
where the two bits on each carbon atom are the same

27
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what is homolytic fission

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when each bonded atom receives one electron from the bonded pair to form two free radicals
(e.g cl2 - cl. + cl. )

28
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define heterolytic fission [1]

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the breaking of a covalent bond where one of the bonding atoms takes both electrons from the bond to form ions

29
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what are radicals

A

a species with an unpaired electron

30
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how is a covalent bond formed with two free radicals

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the radicals collide
electrons are involved in bond formation

31
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Explain why the straight chain isomer of C10H22 has a higher boiling point than any of its branched chain structural isomers. [2]

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branched chains have less surface contact
branched chains have fewer van der Waals’ forces

32
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Explain why the straight chain isomers are converted by the petroleum industry into its branched chain isomers. [1]

A

Branched chains have more efficient combustion

33
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State what is meant by the term nucleophile [1]

A

lone pair/electron pair donor

34
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what is bond fission

A

the breaking of a covalent bond

35
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how would you portray homolytic fission

A

half headed curly arrows
from bond to each atom

36
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what is an addition reaction

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reactants form 1 product

37
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what is an substitution reaction

A

functional group replaced by a different functional group

38
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what is an oxidation reaction

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at least one electron is lost and the species is oxidised

39
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what is polymerisation

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monomers join together to form long repeating molecule known as a polymer

40
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what is an elimination reaction

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a small molecule is removed from a larger molecule

41
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what is a pi bond

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sideways overlap of adjacent p-orbitals
area of high electron density

42
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what are electrophiles

A

electron pair acceptors

43
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what is general formula

A

this shows the number of atoms of each element in a substance which has n carbon atoms
molecules in a homologous series all have the same general formula

44
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alkene

A

C=C

45
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alcohol

A

-OH

46
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aldehyde

A

-CHO

47
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carboxylic acid

A

-COOH

48
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ketone

A

-C(CO)C-

49
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ester

A

-COOC-

50
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amine

A

-NH2

51
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nitrile

A

-CN

52
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general formula for carboxylic acids

A

C(n)H(2n)O2

53
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general formula for ketones

A

C(n)H(2n)O

54
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what are curly arrows

A

used to show the movement of a pair of electrons

55
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describe the difference between homolytic and heterolytic fission use suitable examples [4]

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In homolytic fission, a covalent bond is breaks with each bonded atoms takes one of the shared pair of electrons from the bond.
e.g. H3C–CH3 → H3C* + *CH3
In heterolytic fission, a covalent bond is breaks with one of the bonded atoms taking both of the electrons from the bond.
e.g. H3C–Cl → H3C+ + Cl

OCR A a-level chemistry (11 decks)

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