Define the term hydrocarbon .

A hydrocarbon is a compound that contains only hydrogen and carbon atoms.

True or False? The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms in a molecule.

True. The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms in a molecule

Define the term homologous series .

A homologous series is a series or family of organic compounds that have similar features and chemical properties due to having the same functional group.

Define the term general formula .

The general formula shows a ratio of atoms in a family of compounds in terms of 'n' where n is a varying whole number.

True or False? A functional group is a group of atoms bonded in a specific arrangement that influences the properties of the homologous series.

True. A functional group is a group of atoms bonded in a specific arrangement that influences the properties of the homologous series

Define the term displayed formula .

The displayed formula shows the spatial arrangement of all the atoms and bonds in a molecule.

True or False? CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 OH is an example of a structural formula.

True: CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 OH is an example of a structural formula as it gives enough information to make the structure clearly.

Give two characteristics of a homologous series .

All members of a homologous series have: The same general formula Same functional group Similar chemical properties A clear trend in their physical properties The difference in the molecular formula between one member and the next is CH 2

What is the functional group of an alcohol ?

The functional group of an alcohol is R-OH

True of False? The alkene functional group is represented by C-C.

False. The alkene functional group is represented by C=C .

Define the term isomer ?

Isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different displayed formulae.

True or False? CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3 is an isomer of CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 CH 3

False. CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 CH 3 is the condensed structural formula of CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3 .

True or False? CH 3 CH(OH)CH 3 is an isomer of CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 OH.

True. CH 3 CH(OH)CH 3 is an isomer of CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 OH as the OH group has moved from the middle carbon atom to the end carbon atom. The molecular formula is the same.

What does the prefix tell you in the name of a molecule?

The prefix tells you the number of carbon atoms in the longest continuous chain in the compound.

How many carbon atoms are in a carbon chain if the prefix is prop- .

There are three carbon atoms in the carbon chain if the prefix is prop- .

What does the suffix tell you in the name of a molecule?

The suffix tells you what functional group is on the compound

What is the name of this compound? CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 OH

The name of CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 OH is butan(-1-)ol .

What is the name of this compound? CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3

The name of CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH 2 CH 3 is pentane .

What is the name of this compound? CH 3 CH 2 COOH

The name of CH 3 CH 2 COOH is propanoic acid.

Give the formula of methylamine .

The formula of methylamine is CH 3 NH 2 .

What is the name of the this compound? CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 HC=CH 2

The name of CH 3 (CH 2 ) 3 HC=CH 2 is hex(-1-)ene .

True or False? The name of CH 3 COOCH 2 CH 3 is ethyl methanoate.

False . The name of CH 3 C OOCH 2 CH 3 is ethyl ethanoate. There two carbon atoms highlighted (in bold) come from the carboxylic acid used to form the ester.

True or False? An amine functional group is represented by -NH 3 .

False. The amine group is represented by - NH 2 . The N atom is bonded to a carbon atom in the chain so only bonds to two hydrogen atoms.

What is a substitution reaction ?

A substitution reaction is where one functional group is replaced by another.

What is an addition reaction ?

An addition reaction is where two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule with no other products.

What is a combustion reaction ?

A combustion reaction is where an organic substance reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide (or carbon monoxide if incomplete combustion) and water.

What is the symbol equation for the addition reaction of ethene with bromine ?

The symbol equation for the addition reaction of ethene with bromine is: C 2 H 4 + Br 2 → C 2 H 4 Br 2

What is the symbol equation for the substitution reaction of methane with bromine ?

The symbol equation for the substitution reaction of methane with bromine is: CH 4 + Br 2 → CH 3 Br + HBr

True or False? In a combustion reaction with an unlimited oxygen supply, the products are carbon dioxide and water.

True. If there is an unlimited supply of air/oxygen, the products of a combustion reaction are carbon dioxide and water (complete combustion).

Define the term complete combustion .

Complete combustion is a combustion reaction where there is an unlimited supply of air/oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as products.

Define the term incomplete combustion .

Incomplete combustion is a combustion reaction where there is a limited supply of air/oxygen, producing carbon monoxide, carbon / soot and water as products.

True or False? In an addition reaction, smaller molecules combine to form one larger molecule along with other products.

False . An addition reaction takes place when two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule with no other products .

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Define the term hydrocarbon.
A hydrocarbon is a compound that contains only hydrogen and carbon atoms.
True or False?
The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms in a molecule.
True.
The molecular formula shows the actual number of atoms in a molecule
Define the term homologous series.
A homologous series is a series or family of organic compounds that have similar features and chemical properties due to having the same functional group.
Define the term general formula.
The general formula shows a ratio of atoms in a family of compounds in terms of 'n' where n is a varying whole number.
True or False?
A functional group is a group of atoms bonded in a specific arrangement that influences the properties of the homologous series.
True.
A functional group is a group of atoms bonded in a specific arrangement that influences the properties of the homologous series
Define the term displayed formula.
The displayed formula shows the spatial arrangement of all the atoms and bonds in a molecule.
True or False?
CH₃CH₂CH₂OH is an example of a structural formula.
True:
CH₃CH₂CH₂OH is an example of a structural formula as it gives enough information to make the structure clearly.
Give two characteristics of a homologous series.
All members of a homologous series have:
- The same general formula
- Same functional group
- Similar chemical properties
- A clear trend in their physical properties
- The difference in the molecular formula between one member and the next is CH₂
What is the functional group of an alcohol?
The functional group of an alcohol is R-OH
True of False?
The alkene functional group is represented by C-C.
False.
The alkene functional group is represented by C=C.
Define the term isomer?
Isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different displayed formulae.
True or False?
CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃is an isomer of CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃
False.
CH₃(CH₂)₃CH₃ is the condensed structural formula of CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃.
True or False?
CH₃CH(OH)CH₃ is an isomer of CH₃CH₂CH₂OH.
True.
CH₃CH(OH)CH₃ is an isomer of CH₃CH₂CH₂OH as the OH group has moved from the middle carbon atom to the end carbon atom.
The molecular formula is the same.
What does the prefix tell you in the name of a molecule?
The prefix tells you the number of carbon atoms in the longest continuous chain in the compound.
How many carbon atoms are in a carbon chain if the prefix is prop-.
There are three carbon atoms in the carbon chain if the prefix is prop-.
What does the suffix tell you in the name of a molecule?
The suffix tells you what functional group is on the compound
What is the name of this compound?
CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH
The name of CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH is butan(-1-)ol.
What is the name of this compound?
CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃
The name of CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CH₃ is pentane.
What is the name of this compound?
CH₃CH₂COOH
The name of CH₃CH₂COOH is propanoic acid.
Give the formula of methylamine.
The formula of methylamine is CH₃NH₂.
What is the name of the this compound?
CH₃(CH₂)₃HC=CH₂
The name of CH₃(CH₂)₃HC=CH₂ is hex(-1-)ene.
True or False?
The name of CH₃COOCH₂CH₃ is ethyl methanoate.
False.
The name of CH₃COOCH₂CH₃ is ethyl ethanoate.
There two carbon atoms highlighted (in bold) come from the carboxylic acid used to form the ester.
True or False?
An amine functional group is represented by -NH₃.
False.
The amine group is represented by -NH₂.
The N atom is bonded to a carbon atom in the chain so only bonds to two hydrogen atoms.
What is a substitution reaction?
A substitution reaction is where one functional group is replaced by another.
What is an addition reaction?
An addition reaction is where two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule with no other products.
What is a combustion reaction?
A combustion reaction is where an organic substance reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide (or carbon monoxide if incomplete combustion) and water.
What is the symbol equation for the addition reaction of ethene with bromine?
The symbol equation for the addition reaction of ethene with bromine is:
C₂H₄ + Br₂ → C₂H₄Br₂
What is the symbol equation for the substitution reaction of methane with bromine?
The symbol equation for the substitution reaction of methane with bromine is:
CH₄ + Br₂ → CH₃Br + HBr
True or False?
In a combustion reaction with an unlimited oxygen supply, the products are carbon dioxide and water.
True.
If there is an unlimited supply of air/oxygen, the products of a combustion reaction are carbon dioxide and water (complete combustion).
What is the symbol equation for the incomplete combustion of methane forming carbon monoxide and water?
The symbol equation for the incomplete combustion of methane is:
CH₄+ $\frac{3}{2}$ O₂ → CO + 2H₂O
Define the term complete combustion.
Complete combustion is a combustion reaction where there is an unlimited supply of air/oxygen, producing carbon dioxide and water as products.
Define the term incomplete combustion.
Incomplete combustion is a combustion reaction where there is a limited supply of air/oxygen, producing carbon monoxide, carbon / soot and water as products.
True or False?
In an addition reaction, smaller molecules combine to form one larger molecule along with other products.
False.
An addition reaction takes place when two or more molecules combine to form a larger molecule with no other products.