Term | Definition | Example |
Homologous series | a family of hydrocarbons with the same general formula | alkanes |
Hydrocarbon | a compound containing only carbon and hydrogen | crude oil |
Saturated hydrocarbon | a hydrocarbon which only contains single bonds | alkane |
Unsaturated hydrocarbon | a hydrocarbon that contains at least one double bond | alkene |
General formula | a mathematical equation that shows the ratio of the different atoms (i.e. carbon and hydrogen) | C(n)H(2n) |
Isomerism | Hydrocarbons with the same general formula but with a different structure |
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
3.1 I can explain terms homologous series, hydrocarbon, saturated, unsaturated, general formula, and isomerism
NOTE: answers in white
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3.1 perfect :)
ReplyDelete