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11.3 Representing The Formulae Of Organic Compounds

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Total cards: 11•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What does molecular formula show?

Back (Answer)

The number and types of atoms of each element present in a molecule

#2
Front (Question)

What does empirical formula show?

Back (Answer)

The simplest whole number ratio of the atoms of each element present in a compound

#3
Front (Question)

What is the general formula?

Back (Answer)

The simplest algebraic formula for any member of a homologous series

#4
Front (Question)

What is the general formula for alkanes?

Back (Answer)

C(n)H(2n+2)

#5
Front (Question)

What is the general formula for alkenes?

Back (Answer)

C(n)H(2n)

#6
Front (Question)

What is the general formula for alcohols?

Back (Answer)

C(n)H(2n+1)OH

#7
Front (Question)

What is the general formula for carboxylic acids?

Back (Answer)

C(n)H(2n)O(2)

#8
Front (Question)

What is the general formula for ketones?

Back (Answer)

C(n)H(2n)O

#9
Front (Question)

What does displayed formula show?

Back (Answer)

The relative positioning of all of the atoms in a molecule and the bonds between them (drawing)

#10
Front (Question)

What does structural formula do?

Back (Answer)

Uses the smallest amunt of detail necessary to show the arrangement of atoms in a molecule (written) (eg CH3CH2CH2CH3)

#11
Front (Question)

What is skeletal formula?

Back (Answer)

Simplified organic formula, where the end of each line represents a carbon atom.