Tuesday, May 24, 2011

3.1 I can explain the terms homologous series, hydrocarbon, saturated, unsaturated, general formula and isomerism


Term
Definition
Example
Homologous series
 A family of Hydrocarbons with a similar general formula 
 Alkane
Hydrocarbon
 A compound of only Hydrogen and Carbon
 Crude Oil
Saturated hydrocarbon
Contains only single bonds 

 Methane
Unsaturated hydrocarbon
Has a Carbon double bond 

 Methene 
General formula
 The mathematical formula in which connects the amount of Hydrogen and carbons 
 Cn H2n+2
Isomerism
 Same Chemical Properties but different Physical properties 

 

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