| Term | Definition | Example |
| Homologous series | Organic compounds with a similar general formula | Alkane |
| Hydrocarbon | A compound of hydrogen and carbon | Alkene, alkanes |
| Saturated hydrocarbon | A hydrocarbon formed with simple bonds | Alkanes |
| Unsaturated hydrocarbon | A hydrocarbon with one double or triple bond | Alkenes |
| General formula | A formula to show the mathematical relations between a carbon and hydrogen | CnH2n+2 |
| Isomerism | Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas | 2,2 Dimethylpropane |
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
3.1 I can explain the terms homologous series, hydrocarbon, saturated, unsaturated, general formula and isomerism
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