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Organic chemistry
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The chemistry of carbon containing compounds.
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Hydrocarbon
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Organic compounds that contain carbonand hydrogen atoms only. |
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Saturated hydrocarbon
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A hydrocarbon with single bonds only.
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Unsaturated hydrocarbon
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A hydrocarbon with carbon-carbon double bonds as well as single bonds.
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Aliphatic hydrocarbon
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A hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joinedtogether in a branched or straight chain. |
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Alicyclic hydrocarbon
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A hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joinedtogether in a ring structure. |
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Aromatic hydrocarbon
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A hydrocarbon where some or all the carbon atoms are found in a benzene ring (one which has alternating single and double bonds).
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Functional group
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The part of the organic molecule responsible for its chemical reactions.
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Homologous series
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A series of organic compounds with thesame functional group, but with each successive member differing byCH2. |
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Empirical formula
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The simplest whole number ratio of atomsof each element in a compound. |
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Molecular Formula |
The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule.
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Skeletal Formula
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The simplified organic formula, shown by removing hydrogen atoms from alkyl chains, leaving a carbon skeleton and functional groups.
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Displayed Formula
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The relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them.
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Structural Formula
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The minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
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General Formula
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The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series.
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