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Chapter 1.1: Electronic Structure of Atoms
What is the spreading of electron...,
Define valence electrons,
Define ionization potential
41  cards
Chapter 1.2: Lewis Model of Bonding
What is an atom or group of atoms...,
Define nonbonding electrons,
What group of elements have excep...
39  cards
Chapter 1.3: Functional Groups
What is a compound containing a c...,
Define secondary 2 amine,
Define aldehyde
31  cards
Chapter 1.4: Bond Angles and Shape of Molecules
How many regions of electron dens...,
What is a method for predicting b...,
What is the predicted bond angle ...
19  cards
Chapter 1.5: Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
To predict whether a molecule is ...,
What is the vector sum of individ...,
Define molecular dipole moment
3  cards
Chapter 1.6: Quantum or Wave Mechanics
The value of 2 is proportional to,
Define quantum mechanics wave mec...,
Define node
15  cards
Chapter 1.7: A Combined Valence Bond and Molecular Orbital Theory Approach to Covalent Bonding
Define sigma bonding molecular or...,
Define molecular orbital mo theory,
What is a state of a system at hi...
26  cards
Chapter 1.8: Resonance
Define contributing structures re...,
Define double headed arrows,
What is a theory that many molecu...
9  cards
Chapter 1.9: Molecular Orbitals for Delocalized Systems
When do pi delocalization occur a...,
Define conjugation,
Define delocalization
5  cards
Chapter 2.1: The Structure of Alkanes
What are alkanes,
What is an abbreviated way to dra...,
What does a saturated hydrocarbon...
7  cards
Chapter 2.2: Constitutional Isomerism in Alkanes
What are compounds with the same ...,
Define constitutional isomers
2  cards
Chapter 2.3: Nomenclature of Alkanes and the IUPAC System
What is the prefix for an alkane ...,
What is the condensed structural ...,
What is the prefix for an alkane ...
96  cards
Chapter 2.4: Cycloalkanes
What is a saturated hydrocarbon t...,
What is the formula for a cycloal...,
What do you do if there is only o...
11  cards
Chapter 2.5: Conformations of Alkane and Cycloalkanes
What is any three dimensional arr...,
What type of strain is common in ...,
Define strain
40  cards
Chapter 2.6: Cis, Trans Isomerism in Cycloalkanes and Bicycloalkanes
Define stereocenter,
Define cis,
What are isomers that have the sa...
12  cards
Chapter 2.7: Physical Properties of Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
What are very weak intermolecular...,
Define dispersion forces,
How does boiling point decrease w...
8  cards
Chapter 3.1: Chirality- The Handedness of Molecules
Define center of symmetry,
Define plane of symmetry,
What is an object that is not sup...
9  cards
Chapter 3.2: Stereoisomerism
Define diastereomers,
What are stereoisomers that are n...,
Define stereocenter
14  cards
Chapter 3.3: Naming Chiral Centers- The R,S System
What is which of the two possible...,
How do you assign priority to chi...,
Define absolute configuration
9  cards
Chapter 3.4: Acyclic Molecules with Two or More Stereocenters
In the r s system r r and s s are,
What is an achiral compound posse...,
What rs combos are enantiomers in...
11  cards
Chapter 3.7: Optical Activity-How Chirality is Detected in the Laboratory
Define optical purity,
What is an instrument for measuri...,
What is the specific rotation of ...
21  cards
Chapter 3.9: Separation of Enantiomers- Resolution
Define chromatography,
Define resolution enantiomers,
What is a separation of a racemic...
5  cards
Chapter 4.1: Arrhenius Acids and Bases
Which definition of acids and bas...,
According to the arrhenius defini...,
According to the arrhenius defini...
4  cards
Chapter 4.2: Bronsted-Lowry Acids and Bases
What is the species formed when a...,
What is the result of a proton tr...,
What is a conjugate acid pair
11  cards
Chapter 4.3: Acid Dissociation Constants, pKa, and the Relative Strengths of Acids and Bases
If the ph of a buffered aqueous s...,
What is the formula for pka,
Describe the relationship between...
6  cards
Chapter 4.4: The Position of Equilibrium in Acid-Base Reactions
What does a positive pka indicate...,
What does a negative pka indicate...,
If the majority of molecules of a...
5  cards
Chapter 4.5: Thermochemistry and Mechanisms of Acid-Base Reactions
Define transition state,
What is a step by step descriptio...,
What is a thermal reaction
10  cards
Chapter 4.6: Molecular Structure and Acidity
How does stability of the anion a...,
What is the polarization of the e...,
Describe the relationship between...
6  cards
Chapter 4.7: Lewis Acids and Bases
Define protic acid,
What is a nucleophile,
Define aprotic acid
10  cards
Chapter 5.1: Structure of Alkenes
Define cis trans isomerism,
What are stereoisomers that have ...,
What are two characteristics of a...
3  cards
Chapter 5.2: Nomenclature of Alkenes
Define trans,
Define methylene,
What letter of the e z system spe...
21  cards
Chapter 5.4: Naturally Occurring Alkenes-Terpene Hydrocarbons
What is a compound whose carbon s...,
Define terpene
2  cards
Chapter 6.1: Reactions of Alkenes- An Overview
Define addition reaction,
What is a reaction in which two a...,
What are the four mechanistic ele...
3  cards
Chapter 6.2: Organic Reactions Involving Reactive Intermediates
What does the rate of a reaction ...,
What is the motive in a reaction,
How do molecule energy relate to ...
14  cards
Chapter 6.3: Electrophile Additions
What is the gain of electrons alt...,
What is a reaction in which one s...,
What is the stereochemistry of ac...
41  cards
Chapter 6.4: Hydroboration-Oxidation
Describe the mechanism behind hyd...,
Define syn stereoselctive,
What is a method for converting a...
7  cards
Chapter 6.5: Oxidation
What is the loss of electrons,
Define reduction,
What is oso4 used for
6  cards
Chapter 6.6: Reduction
Describe the mechanism of catalyt...,
Define catalytic reduction or cat...,
What is the stereochemistry of ca...
5  cards
Chapter 6.7: Molecules Containing Chiral Centers as Reactants or Products
What is a special type of reactio...,
What is a reaction that produces ...,
What is the stereochemistry of a ...
7  cards
Chapter 7.1: Structure of Alkynes
What orbitals make up a triple bond,
What is an unsaturated hydrocarbo...,
Compare the strength of pi bonds ...
4  cards
Chapter 7.2: Nomenclature of Alkynes
How do you name an alkyne with mo...,
How are common names for alkynes ...,
Define terminal alkynes
6  cards
Chapter 7.4: Acidity of 1-Alkynes
What is a major difference the ac...
1  cards
Chapter 7.5: Preparation of Alkynes
Define allene,
Describe the mechanism of prepari...,
What is removal of h and x from a...
12  cards
Chapter 7.6: Electrophilic Addition to Alkynes
What is a carbocation in which th...,
Descirbe the mechanism of the add...,
What is the stereochemistry of th...
6  cards
Chapter 7.7: Hydration of Alkynes to Aldehydes and Ketones
What is a type of isomerism invol...,
Define keto enol tautomerism,
Describe the mechanism of hydrobo...
14  cards
Chapter 7.8: Reduction of Alkynes
What are the reagents of dissolvi...,
What is the purpose of a lindlar ...,
Describe the mechanism of hydrobo...
8  cards
Chapter 8.1: Structure
What is a compound containing a h...,
Define haloalkane,
Define haloalkenes
6  cards
Chapter 8.2: Nomenclature
What are perhaloalkanes or perhal...,
Describe the iupac system for nam...,
Define haloforms
4  cards
Chapter 8.3: Physical Properties of Haloalkanes
Define homolytic bond cleavage,
What is any chemical species that...,
What is a group of intermolecular...
14  cards
Chapter 8.4: Preparation of Haloalkanes by Halogenation of Alkanes
How can haloalkanes be prepared,
What is a reaction in which an at...,
Define substitution
3  cards
Chapter 8.5: Mechanism of Halogenation of Alkanes
Define chain initiation,
Define chain length,
What is the structure of the tran...
13  cards
Chapter 8.6: Allylic Halogenation
What is a carbon adjacent to a ca...,
Describe the mechanism of allylic...,
What is any reaction in which an ...
5  cards
Chapter 8.8: Radical Addition of HBr to Alkenes
Describe radical initiated non ma...
1  cards
Chapter 9.1: Nucleophilic Substitution in Haloalkanes
If the nucleophile is negatively ...,
If the nucleophile is uncharged i...
2  cards
Chapter 9.2: Mechanisms of Nucleophilic Aliphatic Substitution
Define bimolecular reaction,
What is the stereochemistry of th...,
What is a reaction in which only ...
18  cards
Chapter 9.3: Experimental Evidence for SN1 and SN2 Mechanisms
What is a solvent that cannot ser...,
Define benzylic carbocations,
Define protic solvents
18  cards
Chapter 9.5: β-Elimination
What promotes b elimination,
Define zaitsevs rule,
Define dehydrohalogenation
6  cards
Chapter 9.6: Mechanisms of β-Elimination
What is the regiochemistry of a e...,
Describe the mechanism of an e2 r...,
What is the stereochemistry of an...
9  cards
Chapter 9.8: Substitution Versus Elimination
What type of reaction is used on ...,
Is r s a strong medium or weak nu...,
What type of reaction is used on ...
36  cards
Mechanisms
What is required to go from an al...,
What is the product of a reaction...,
What is the product of a reaction...
68  cards
Chapter 10.1: Structure and Nomenclature of Alcohols
What is the functional group of a...,
How do you derive the common name...,
How do we classify alcohols
13  cards
Chapter 10.2: Physical Properties of Alcohols
What is the attraction between th...,
What is the attractive interactio...,
Define dipole dipole interaction
4  cards
Chapter 10.3: Acidity and Basicity of Alcohols
Describe the acidity of alcohols,
How does an alcohol act in the pr...
2  cards
Chapter 10.4: Reaction of Alcohols with Active Metals
What forms when alcohols react wi...,
How do you name a metal alkoxide,
How do you form metal alkoxides f...
3  cards
Chapter 10.5: Conversion of Alcohols to Haloalkanes and Sulfonates
What reagents are involved in con...,
How do you form alkylsulfonates,
What reagents are involved in con...
14  cards
Chapter 10.6: Acid-Catalyzed Dehydration of Alcohols
Describe the mechanism behind the...,
What reagents are involved in the...,
What is the elimination of water
11  cards
Chapter 11.7: Epoxides: Structure and Nomenclature
Define epoxides,
What is a cyclic ether in which o...,
How is the common name of an epox...
3  cards
Chapter 11.8: Synthesis of Epoxides
Describe the mechanism of epoxida...,
How is ethylene oxide prepared,
Describe synthesis of epoxides us...
4  cards
Chapter 11.9: Reactions of Epoxides
What is the stereochemistry of ac...,
What is the stereochemistry of nu...,
Describe the mechanism behind the...
6  cards

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