Chemistry Reference
In-Depth Information
Examining Isomers
Name of Compound
Butane
Iso-butane
Molecular Formula
C
4
H
10
C
4
H
10
HHHH
HCCCCH
HHHH
HHH
HCCCH
HH
H
C
H
H
Structural Formula
Figure 4-4c
Lesson 4-4 Review
Base your answers to questions 1-6 on the following structural formulas.
H
HCCCH
HHH
H
HCCCH
H
A.
C.
E.
HO
H
H
HCH
H
B.
D.
HCCH
F.
OCO
1.
Which image represents a saturated hydrocarbon?
2.
Which image shows the structural formula for the compound called
“propene”?
3.
What would be the name of the compound shown in image D?
4.
Which image shows a member of the alkene group?
5.
Which hydrocarbon follows the general formula of C
n
H
2n+2
?
6.
What would be the name of the compound shown in image A?
Lesson 4-5: Geometry of Molecules
In addition to bonding, another important factor that influences the
properties of a molecular substance is the shape or geometry of its par-
ticles. When atoms share electrons, they are held together by covalent bonds.
