Homologous series

• Homologous series

  A family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties
• Homologous series

  • Important patterns are often seen in the physical properties of the members of a homologous series
  • Subsequent members of a homologous series show a general increase in their number of carbons, boiling point, and melting point
  • The pattern is attributed to increasing strength of the intermolecular forces between molecules as the molecular size increases