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Question | Answer |
Functional Group | The part of the molecule responsible for its chemical properties which is attached to some point on the carbon background. |
Homologous Series | Compounds with the following properties: -same functional group -similar chemical properties -each successive member differs by 1 carbon and 2 hydrogen atoms. |
Hydrocarbons (saturated and unsaturated) | Organic compounds containing carbon and hydrogen only. Saturated- with single bonds only Unsaturated- containing Carbon=Carbon double bonds |
Empirical Formula | The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound. |
General formula | The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series. |
Aliphatic alkane | A hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in straight or branched chains |
Alicyclic Alkane | Hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in a ring structure. |
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