Introductory Chemistry 5th Edition - Solutions by Chapter

Hydrocarbons having the general formula CnH2n12, where n 5 1,2, . . . . (24.2)

The positions that are adjacent to the vinylic positions of a carboncarbon double bond.

Compounds consisting of a single ring containing a fully conjugated p system. Benzene is [6]annulene.

A molecular orbital in which electrons have a higher energy than they would in isolated atomic orbitals

A three-dimensional plot of y2 of a wavefunction. It is a region of space that can accommodate electron density.

Enantiomers that lack a chiral center and differ because of hindered rotation.

A ligand in which two linked coordinating atoms are bound to a metal. (Section 23.3)

A measure of radioactivity: 1 curie = 3.7 * 1010 nuclear disintegrations per second. (Section 21.4)

Very weak intermolecular forces of attraction resulting from the interaction between temporary induced dipoles

A process in which a system absorbs heat from its surroundings. (Section 5.2)

A bond that results from the force of attraction between two oppositely charged ions.

A back-to-back arrangement of phospholipid monolayers, often forming a closed vesicle or membrane.

Compounds formed from a molecule of phosphoric acid, a sugar molecule, and an organic nitrogen base. Nucleotides form linear polymers called DNA and RNA, which are involved in protein synthesis and cell reproduction. (Section 24.10)

A compound that rotates plane-polarized light.

Units used on NMR spectra to record chemical shift relative to the TMS standard.

The SI unit of pressure: 1 Pa = 1 N >m2 . (Section 10.2)

The special name given to the amide bond formed between the a-amino group of one amino acid and the a-carboxyl group of another amino acid

Compounds with the general structure R!O!O!R.

The removal of an electron from an atom or molecule by absorption of light. (Section 18.2)

The power to which the concentration of a reactant is raised in a rate law. (Section 14.3)