organic chemistry Flashcards
what does the molecular formula show
the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule (C2H4)
What does the displayed formula show
how all the atoms are arranged, and all the bonds between them ( H-C=C-H)
What does the general formula
the algebraic formula that describes the alkenes (CnH2n)
what does the structural formula show
arrangment of atoms on the molecule (CH2CH2)
What is a homologous series
a family of compounds with the same general formula, same functional group and similar chemical properties
functional group and general formula of Alkenes
- C=C
- CnH2n
functional group and general formula of alcohols
- 0-H
- CnH 2n+1 OH
functional group and general formula of Carboxyllic acids
O=C-OH
CnH2n+1COOH
To name alkanes, it ends with ___
ane
To name alkenes, it ends with ___
ene
To name alcohols it ends with ___
ol (ethanol)
to name carboxylic acids it ends with ___
oic acid
