lewis/kekule structure
drawing out every atom in a molecule and bonds, also mimics angles
line structure
omits carbons and hydrogens bonded to carbons
condensed formula
written as groups, omits bonds
primary carbon
carbon bonded to 1 other carbon
secondary carbon
carbon bonded to 2 other carbons
tertiary
carbon bonded to 3 other carbons
quaternary structure
carbon bonded to 4 other carbons
define functional group
an atom or group of atoms within a molecule that shows a characteristic set of physical and chemical properties
define saturated
no double or triple bonds
define unsaturated
at least one double or triple bond