Term | Definition | Example |
Homologous series | In chemistry, a homologous series is a series of organic compounds with a similar general formula. | All the Alkanes. |
Hydrocarbon | an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen. | Methane |
Saturated hydrocarbon | A hydrocarbon that has only single bonds between each carbon atom | all the Alkanes |
Unsaturated hydrocarbon | Unsaturated hydrocarbons are hydrocarbons that have double or triple covalent bonds between adjacent carbon atoms | all the Alkenes |
General formula | Mathematical formula to show the ratio of one element to another | CnH2n+2 |
Isomerism | In chemistry, isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas | 2, Methylbutane |
Friday, May 27, 2011
3.1 I can explain the terms homologous series, hydrocarbon, saturated, unsaturated, general formula and isomerism
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