systematic carbon chem Flashcards
1
Q
What is a homologous series?
A
a family of compounds
with the same general formula
and similar chemical properties
2
Q
As carbon chain length increase melting and boiling points……..
A
Increase
3
Q
Hydrocarbons are compounds which contain
A
Hydrogen and carbon only
4
Q
Unsaturated compounds are….
A
Compounds which contain at least one double bond
C=C
5
Q
Saturayed compunds are…..
A
Compunds which contain single bonds
C-C
6
Q
Describe the test for unsaturation
A
- shake compound with bromine solution
- of the bromine solution decolourises rapidly then compound is unsaturated
- if organge colour remains compound is saturated
7
Q
Define an isomer
A
Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula
