Topic 1 - Organic Intro

Question 1

Define a functional group

Answer 1

The atom or group of atoms that is responsible for most of the chemical reactions of a molecule

Question 2

Define a homologous series

Answer 2

A family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.

Question 3

How do members of a homologous series differ?

Answer 3

The addition of CH2 and a gradual change in physical properties.

Question 4

Define a hydrocarbon

Answer 4

A molecule containing hydrogen and carbon only.

Question 5

Define saturated

Answer 5

The molecule contains only carbon - carbon single bonds

Question 6

Define structural isomers

Answer 6

Molecules with the same molecular formula but different structures

Question 7

Define chain isomers

Answer 7

Structural isomers that differ by having a different carbon chain

Question 8

Define position isomers

Answer 8

Structural isomers that differ by having the functional group in a different position

Question 9

Define functional group isomers

Answer 9

Structural isomers that differ by having a different functional group

Question 10

Define (Geometric) E-Z isomers

Answer 10

Isomers that have a different arrangement of groups around a C=C

Question 11

Define stereoisomers

Answer 11

Molecules with the same molecular and structural formula but a different spatial arrangement of atoms.