Families or groups of organic compounds that have similar features and chemical properties due to them having the same functional group
Members of a homologous series
Same general formula
difference in molecular formula between one member and the next is CH2
range in their physical properties
Same functional group
Similar chemical properties
As the molecules get larger
The intermolecularforces of attraction between the molecules becomes greater as there are more electrons in the molecules and greater surface area contact between them
Each alkane has a boiling point that is higher than the onebefore it
