Unit 2-Recap And Molecular Structure

Question 1

What is a homologous series?

Answer 1

A homologous series is a group of chemicals which have similar chemical properties and can be represented by a general formula.

Question 2

What is a functional group?

Answer 2

a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound.

Question 3

What is meant by a saturated compound?

Answer 3

Contain only C-C single bonds

Question 4

What is meant by an unsaturated compound?

Answer 4

Contain at least one C=C double bond

Question 5

What are isomers?

Answer 5

Isomers are molecules with the same chemical formula but different structural formula.

Question 6

What is an addition reaction?

Answer 6

C=C double bond is partially broken when the reactant molecule attacks and adds on across it.

Question 7

What is a condensation reaction?

Answer 7

Molecules join together and a small molecule is removed (usually water)

Question 8

What is hydrolysis?

Answer 8

Water molecules break apart a molecules (opposite of condensation)

Question 9

This is the skeletal formula for which chemical?

Answer 9

Butane

Question 10

Give all possible isomers for C₆H₁₄ in skeletal form.

Answer 10