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B3 -Organic definitions

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Total cards: 24•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

define hydrocarbon

Back (Answer)

compound containing carbon and hydrogen only

#2
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define saturated

Back (Answer)

has single bonds only

#3
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define unsaturated

Back (Answer)

contains carbon to carbon multiple bonds

#4
Front (Question)

define homologous series

Back (Answer)

family of compounds with similar chemical properties

#5
Front (Question)

define functional groups

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atom or group of atoms that is largely responsible for the molecules chemical properties

#6
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define aliphatic

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carbon atoms are joined to each other in unbranched or branched chains or non-aromatic rings

#7
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define alicyclic (cyclic)

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carbon atoms are joined to each other in ring (cyclic) structures, with or without branches

#8
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define aromatic

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some or all of the carbon atoms are found in a benzene ring

#9
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define alkanes

Back (Answer)

containing single carbon to carbon bonds

#10
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define alkenes

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containing at least one double carbon to carbon bond

#11
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define alkynes

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containing at least one triple carbon to carbon bond

#12
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define molecular

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shows the number and type of atoms of each element present in a molecule

#13
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define empirical

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

#14
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define general

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the simplest algebraic formula for any member of a homologous series

#15
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define displayed

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shows the relative positioning of all the atoms in a molecule and the bonds between them

#16
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define structural

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uses the smallest amount of detail necessary to show the arrangement of the atoms in a molecule

#17
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define skeletal

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is a simplified organic formula

#18
Front (Question)

When writing a skeletal formula remove:

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all carbon and hydrogen labels from carbon chains any bonds to hydrogen atoms

#19
Front (Question)

In a skeletal formula, what does a line represent?

Back (Answer)

a single bond

#20
Front (Question)

In a skeletal formula, what does an intersection of two lines represent?

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a carbon atom

#21
Front (Question)

In a skeletal formula, what does the end of a line represent?

Back (Answer)

a -CH3 group

#22
Front (Question)

Define the term structural isomer.

Back (Answer)

molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas

#23
Front (Question)

Define the term free radical

Back (Answer)

species with unpaired electron

#24
Front (Question)

Define the term stereoisomers

Back (Answer)

have the same structural formula with different arrangements in space