Topic 6 - Isomers

Question 1

what is an isomer?

Answer 1

two molecules are isomers of eachother if they have the same molecular formula but the atoms are differently arranged. this means they have a different structural formula.

Question 2

how could molecules become isomers?

Answer 2

1. differently shaped carbon chains (e.g. straight chain vs branched)
2. functional groups in different places