Tuesday, May 24, 2011

3.1 I can explain the terms homologous series, hydrocarbon, saturated, unsaturated, general formula and isomerism


Term
Definition
Example
Homologous series
 Family of compounds with the same general formula.

 Alkanes
Hydrocarbon
 A compound containing Hydrogen and carbon

 Alkanes, or Crude Oil
Saturated hydrocarbon



Unsaturated hydrocarbon



General formula
 A Mathematical formula to show how many carbons and hydrogens there are in the homologous series or any family of compounds.

 CnH2n+2
Isomerism




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  1. Brian TaylorJune 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Psi - I think you did not upload your alkane diagrams - this must be done straight away!

    see Emma's blog as an example

    http://emmasscienceblog.blogspot.com/

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