Module 4

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What is a functional group
A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound
What is a general formula?
The simplest algebraic formula of a homologous series
What is a general formula?
The minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule
What is a displayed formula?
The relative positioning of atoms and the bond between them
What is skeletal formula?
A simplified representation of a molecule that shows the arrangement of atoms and bonds.
What is an aliphatic?
A compound arranged in straight or branching chains.
What is an Alicyclic?
A compound arranged in non aromatic rings, with it without branching chains
What is an aromatic?
A compound that contains a benzene ring
What is a structural isomer?
Compounds with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of atoms in space
What is chain isomerism? 
Isomers have a difference in chain length caused by branching
What is positional Isomerism?
The position of a functional group differs along a chain
What is functional group isomerism? 
The position of atoms causes a different functional group
Empirical formula 
Simplest ratio of each element in a compound
What is a radical?
A single unpaired electron
What is homolytic fission?
Each of the bonded atoms takes one of the shared pair of electrons from the bond
What is heterolytic fission?
One of the bonded atoms takes both atoms from the bond