Organic Chemistry, Carbon
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| 153705924 | hydrocarbon | an organic molecule consisting of only carbon & hydrogen | |
| 153705925 | isotope | one of the several forms of an element each with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons - differs in atomic mass | |
| 153705926 | isomer | one of several compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures, and there different properties | |
| 153705927 | functional group | a specific configuration of atoms commonly attached to the carbon skeletons of organic molecules & usually involved in chemical reactions | |
| 153707341 | structural isomers | differ in the covalent arrangements of their atoms | |
| 153707342 | geometric isomers | same covalent partnerships, but differ in spatial arrangements | |
| 153707343 | enantiomers | isomers that mirror images of each other | |
| 153707344 | hydroxyl group | polar; can form hydrogen bonds with water molecules | |
| 153707345 | carbonyl group | alcetone & aldehyde may be structural isomers; also found in sugars | |
| 153707346 | carboxyl group | has acidic properties; carrboxyl ion | |
| 153707347 | amino group | acts as base, can pick up H+; ionized 1+ | |
| 153707348 | sulfhydryl group | 2 of this group can react, creating covalent bond; curliness of hair... | |
| 153707349 | phosphate group | contributes negative charge to molecule; has potential to react with water, releasing energy | |
| 153707350 | methyl group | affects expression of genes; arrangement in male & female sex hormones |
