Representing there formulae of organic compounds

Question 1

what is empirical formula

Answer 1

the simplest whole number ratio of elements on a compound

Question 2

what is general formula

Answer 2

the simplest algebraic ratio of elements in a homologous series

Question 3

what is displayed formula

Answer 3

shows the relative positioning of all the bonds and elements in a compound
eg: CH3CH2CH3

Question 4

What is skeletal formula

Answer 4

Simplified organic formula with lines

Question 5

what is structural isomerism

Answer 5

same molecular formula but a different structural formula

eg: can have a ketone and an aldehyde both having the same molecular formula

Question 6

What is homolytic bond fission

Answer 6

When a covalent bond breaks and each atom takes one of the shared e-
both have an unpaired e- and are now radicals

Question 7

What is heterolytic bond fission

Answer 7

When a covalent bond breaks and one atom takes both of the shared e-
one becomes negative one becomes positive

Question 8

addition reaction

Answer 8

two reactants join to form one product
usually an alkenes double bond breaks and allows new elements to be added.

Question 9

Substitution reaction

Answer 9

one atom or group of atoms is replaced by anther

Question 10

Elimination reaction

Answer 10

the removal of a small molecule from a large
usually water