Organic Chemistry Definitions Flashcards
What is a homologous series?
A family of compounds which have similar chemical properties because they have the same functional groups. Neighbouring members differ by CH2 group
Hydro carbon definition
A compound made of only hydrogen and carbon
What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
A hydrocarbon that contains at least 1 C-C double bond
What is a saturated hydrocarbon?
A hydrocarbon that contains only single C-C bonds
What is a functional group
The group of atoms involved in the chemical reactions of a molecule
What is a structural isomer
Structural isomers are molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae.
What is a molecular formula?
States the total number of each type of atom in the molecule. Atoms of the same type must be grouped together.
What is an empirical formula?
Gives the simplest whole number ratio of the different types of atom in the molecule
