Organic Chemistry

There are more carbon compounds than all ionic compounds combined.
The study of carbon compounds is called organic chemistry.
Carbon can have multiple bonds and form many different shapes.

Hydrocarbons

Aliphatics
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alkynes
Alicyclics
Aromatics

Hydrocrabons have 3 types of formulas: Molecular Formula, Condensed Structural Formula, Structural Formula

Isomers are compounds that can be drawn in more than 1 way

NAMING ALKANES

1. Name the longest chain by using the correct suffix and adding "-ane"

2. Locate any branches by numbering carbon atoms

(use the lowest possible number system)

3. Name branches by using appropriate suffix and "-yl" ending (Alkyl branches)

4. If there are more than one of the same alkyl group, number each one and add the multiplier number in front of the branch name

ALKENES

Compounds w/ double bonds and end in "-ene"
Put a # in front of the parent chain that indicates where the double bond is
More than 2 double bond changes the parent chain slightly

ALKYNES

For compounds w/triple bonds use "-yne" endings
Follow all the same alkene rules