Organic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is a homologous series
A
A group of compounds that can all be represented by the same general formula
2
Q
What do compounds in the same homologous series have in common
A
Same physical properties
Similar chemical properties
3
Q
What is the stem of a compound with 1 carbon atom
A
Meth-
4
Q
What is the stem of a compound with 2 carbon atoms
A
Eth-
5
Q
What is the stem of a compound with 3 carbon atoms
A
Prop-
6
Q
What is the stem of a compound with 5 carbon atoms
A
Pent-
7
Q
What is the stem of a compound with 6 carbon atoms
A
Hex-
8
Q
What is an isomer
A
When 2 molecules have the same molecular formula but different structural formula
9
Q
What do isomers have in common/differences
A
Similar chemical properties
But different physical properties e.g. boiling point
