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1
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define a homologous series

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a series of compounds of the same family, with the same general formula, which differ from each other by a common structural unit (CH2, methylene group)

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explain the trend in boiling points and density of members of homologous series

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boiling point/density increases as length of carbon chain increases:
- molecular mass increases/no of C atoms increases
- London forces increase as the molecules get bigger

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describe and explain the trend in solubility of members of a homologous series

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less soluble as homologous series is ascended:
hydrocarbon chain is non-polar (hydrophobic) and as no of carbons increase, this increases the percentage of the molecule that is unattractive to water.

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what does the solubility of a compound in water depend on?

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solubility in water depends on the ability of the water molecules to attract dipoles in the organic compound.

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describe physical and chemical properties of homologous series

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  • physical properties change gradually as the length of the carbon chain increases
  • similar chemical properties
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general formula of alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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general formula for alkenes

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CnH2n

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8
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general formula for alkynes

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CnH2n-2

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9
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general formula for ketones

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CnH2nO

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10
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general formula for alcohols

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CnH2n+1OH

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11
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general formula for aldehydes

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CnH2n+2

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12
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general formula for carboxylic acids

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CnH2n+1COOH

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13
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define an empirical formula

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the simplest ratio of the atoms within a molecule of the compound

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14
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define the molecular formula

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shows the actual number of atoms of each type in the molecule

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define the structural formula

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shows the actual arrangement of the atoms in a molecule by drawing the bonds as lines between letters representing the atoms

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16
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define a skeletal formula

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each carbon is represented by an angle, or termination in a line and the hydrogen atoms are just assumed

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17
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state the two ways that structural formulae can be represented.

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  • full format
  • condensed format
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18
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describe alkanes as a class of organic compounds

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saturated hydrocarbons

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describe alkenes as a class of organic compounds

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unsaturated hydrocarbons- carbon and hydrogen atoms with one or more carbon-carbon double bond in their chemical structure

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20
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describe alkynes as a class of organic compounds

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organic molecules made of the functional group carbon-carbon triple bonds

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describe halogenoalkanes as a class of organic compounds

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organic compounds that contain one or more halogen atom (chlorine, bromine, fluorine, or iodine) attached to a carbon atom in an alkane molecule
- RX, where R=alkyl group, H= halogen

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22
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describe alcohols as a class of organic compounds

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one or more hydroxyl (―OH) groups attached to a carbon atom of an alkyl group (hydrocarbon chain).

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23
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describe ethers as a class of organic compounds

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characterized by an oxygen atom bonded to two alkyl or aryl groups
R−O−R′

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describe aldehydes as a class of organic compounds

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a carbon atom shares a double bond with an oxygen atom, a single bond with a hydrogen atom, and a single bond with another atom or group of atoms
R−CH=O

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25
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describe ketones as a class of organic compounds

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R−C(=O)−R’

26
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describe esters as a class of organic compounds

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any of a class of organic compounds that react with water to produce alcohols and organic or inorganic acids
R-C(=O)-O

27
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describe carboxylic acids as a class of organic compounds

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any of a class of organic compounds in which a carbon atom is double bonded to an oxygen atom and to a hydroxyl group (―OH) by a single bond
R−COOH

28
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describe amines as a class of organic compounds

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organic compounds that contain nitrogen atoms with a lone pair
R-CO- NH2

29
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describe amides as a class of organic compounds

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R(CO)NR2

30
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describe nitriles as a class of organic compounds

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any of a class of organic compounds having molecular structures in which a cyano group (―C ≡ N) is attached to a carbon atom (C)
R-C[triple]N

31
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describe arenas as a class of organic compounds

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aromatic hydrocarbons- implies a particular sort of delocalized bonding
CnH2n−6

32
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define functional groups

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a group of atoms that determines a molecule’s reactivity

33
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describe phenyl as a functional group

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a benzene ring, minus a hydrogen

34
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describe hydroxyl as a functional group

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  • OH
35
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describe carbonyl as a functional group

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[C=O]

36
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describe carboxyl as a functional group

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−COOH

37
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Describe a carboxamide as a functional group

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-CO-NH2

38
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Describe aldehydes as a functional group

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−CH=O

39
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Esters as a functional group

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-COO-

40
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Ethers as a functional group

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R−O−R

41
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Amines as a functional group

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-NH2

42
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Nitrile as a functional group

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−C≡N

43
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Alkyl functional group

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−C≡N

44
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Alkyl as a functional group

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formed by removing a hydrogen atom from the molecule of alkane.

45
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Alkenyl group

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Hydrocarbon group formed when a hydrogen atom is removed from an alkene group

46
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Alkynyl group

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Obtained by the removal of one hydrogen atom that is linked to a triply bonded carbon atom

47
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Define structural isomers

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Compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangement of atoms

48
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Define stereoisomers

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Have the same structural formula but differ in their spatial arrangement

49
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Describe the different types of stereoisomerism

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  • Stereoisomerism:
    Configurations isomerism (cis/trans E/Z, optical isomerism), conformational isomerism
  • Structural isomerism:
    Positional isomers, functional group isomers, chain isomerism
50
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Describe the difference between conformational isomers and configurational isomers

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Conformational: can interconvert by rotation about a sigma bond
Configurational: can only interconvert by breaking and reforming a bond

51
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why do alkanes only undergo free radical substitution?

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they have a low reactivity due to the:
- strength of the C-C and C-H bonds
- lack of polarity

52
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incomplete combustion of alkanes

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C, CO, H2O

53
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complete combustion of alkanes

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CO2, H2O

54
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combustion of alkanes is …

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highly exothermic

55
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describe heterolytic fission

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results in the formation of a positive and negative ion

56
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describe homolytic fission

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results in the formation of two radicals

57
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what condition is necessary for free radical substitution?

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UV light

58
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define free radical substitution

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a type of substitution reaction where a radical replaces a different atom or group of atoms

59
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what bonds can UV light break/not break?

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it can break bonds between halogens but not between C-H bonds (too strong)

60
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why would excess methane be needed in free radical substitution?

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to reduce further substitution

61
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describe the free radical substitution mechanism

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check notes

62
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give 3 limitations of free radical substitutions

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  • any of the hydrogens can be substituted so a number of products can be formed
  • multi-substitutions may occur
  • it is not effective to create a specific halogenoalkane

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