Organic Compounds

Question 1

General formula

Answer 1

describe any member of a family of compounds

Question 2

empirical formula

Answer 2

the simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound (eg CH2)

Question 3

molecular formula

Answer 3

the actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule

Question 4

displayed formula

Answer 4

shows how all the atoms are arranged and all the bonds between them

Question 5

structural formula

Answer 5

shows the arrangement of atoms carbon by carbon, with the attached hydrogens