4.1 definitions

is the naming system for compounds

is a series of organic compounds that have the same functional group with successive members differing by CH2.

is a hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in straight or branched chains.

is a hydrocarbon with carbon atoms joined together in a ring structure.

contain at least one benzene ring.

-OH, hydroxy-, -ol

-CHO (double bonded oxygen ), no prefix. -al

C-C, no prefix and -ane

C=C, no prefix and -ene

-COOH (double bonded oxygen), no prefix and -oic acid

• F, Floro-, no suffix • Cl, chloro-, • Br, bromo, • I, ido-,

C-CO-C, no prefix and -one

have only single bonds

is a group of atoms that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of a chemical.

is the simplest algebraic formula for a homologous series.

shows the relative positions of atoms and the bonds between them

provides the minimum detail for the arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

show the smallest whole number ratio of atoms of the elements in a compound.

is the simplified structural formula drawn by removing hydrogen atoms from alkyl chains.

contain at least one carbon-carbon double covalent bond.

are compounds that contain only hydrogen atoms and carbon atoms.

contain only single covalent bonds.

shows the numbers and type of the atoms of each element in a compound.

are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structual formulae.