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Empirical Formula |
Simpilist whole number ratio of each element in a compound |
Numbers cannot be divided |
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Molecular Formula |
The actual number of elements in a compound |
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Prefixes of alkanes up to 10 |
Meth-, Eth-, Prop-, But-, Pent-, Hex-, Hept, Oct-, Non-, Dec- |
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Structural Formula |
Shows the unique arrangement of atoms in a molecule in a simplified from without showing all the bonds |
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Skeletal Formula |
Shows the bonds and angles of the carbon skeleton only including functional groups. Hydrogen and Carbon letters are not shown |
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Functional Group |
Atom or group of atoms which, when present in different molecules cause them to have similar properties |
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Homologous Series |
A family of molecules which all contain the same functional group but each successive member differs by CH2 |
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