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Unit 2 Key Words Flashcards

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Molecular formula

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Actual number of atoms in a molecule

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General formula

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Simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series

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Structural formula

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Minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule

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Displayed formula

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Relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them

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Skeletal formula

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Simplified organic formula

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Homologous series

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Series of organic compounds having the same functional group but with each successive member differing by CH2

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Functional group

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Group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound

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Structural isomers

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Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula

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Stereoisomers

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Compounds with the same structural formula but with a different arrangement of atoms in a space

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E/Z isomerism

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Example of stereoisomerism

Restricted rotation around the double C=C bond

Two different groups attached to each carbon around the double bond

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Homolytic fission

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Breaking of a covalent bond to form two radicals

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Heterolytic fission

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Breaking of a covalent bond to form two ions, a cation and an anion

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Hydrocarbon

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A compound containing carbon and hydrogen only

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Radical

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Species with an unpaired electron

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Electrophile

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Electron pair acceptor

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Nucleophile

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Electron pair donor

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Standard enthalpy change of formation

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Enthalpy change when one mole of compound is formed from its constituent elements in standard states and conditions

1 atmosphere pressure and 25*C

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Standard enthalpy change of combustion

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Enthalpy change when one mole of substance reacts completely with oxygen under standard states and conditions

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Le Chatelier’s principle

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When a system in dynamic equilibrium is subject to a change, the position of equilibrium will shift to minimise the change

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Empirical formula

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Simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound

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