Organic Compounds

Question 1

Empirical Formula -

Answer 1

The simplest whole number of atoms of each element in a compound e.g. CH2

Question 2

Molecular formula -

Answer 2

The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule e.g. C2H4

Question 3

Displayed formula -

Answer 3

Shows how all atoms are arranged and all the bonds between them

Question 4

Structural formula -

Answer 4

Shows arrangement of atoms carbon by carbon, with the attached hydrogens and functional groups e.g CH2 CH2

Question 5

Homologous series -

Answer 5

A group of compounds that can all be represented by the same general formula

Question 6

Molecules on a homologous series contain the same …………… ………… and ……………. ……………..

Answer 6

Functional group
General Formula

Question 7

Functional group -

Answer 7

A group of atoms that determine how a compound typically reacts
Compounds in homologous series often react in similar ways

Question 8

Hydrocarbon -

Answer 8

Any compound thats forms from only carbon and hydrogen

Question 9

What is the functional group for Alkenes?

Answer 9

C=C

Question 10

What are the functional groups fro alcohols?

Answer 10

O-H

Question 11

Functional groups for Carboxylic acids?

Answer 11

O
II
C - OH

Question 12

Functional groups for Esters?

Answer 12

O
II
C - O