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A homologous series is a family of organic compounds that:
*have the same general formula.
*have similar chemical properties and
*show a gradual increase in physical properties such as melting and boiling point.
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∙ 11y agoIn chemistry, a homologous series is a series of organic compounds with a similar general formula, possessing similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group, and shows a gradation in physical properties as a result of increase in molecular size and mass.
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∙ 10y agoHomologous series, in chemistry can be defined as a series of organic compounds with a similar general formula, possessing similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group, and shows a gradation in physical properties as a result of increase in molecular size and mass
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∙ 10y agoA homologous series is a set of compounds with a similar general formula; knowing this general formula you can write the specific formula for a given compound.
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∙ 8y agoThe compounds in a homologous series have the same general formula.
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∙ 12y agoAlakane and Alkene
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What are structures that have different functions in different species but develop from the same embryonic tissue?
Homologous structures
What best describes chromosomes that contain genes for the same characteristics?
Chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes are called homologous chromosomes.
What is the definition of homologue?
That which is homologous to something else; as, the corresponding sides, etc., of similar polygons are the homologues of each other; the members or terms of an homologous series in chemistry are the homologues of each other; one of the bones in the hand of man is the homologue of that in the paddle of a whale.
What are structures that share a common evolutionary origin called?
Homologous Structures - California LIFE Science Prentice Hall (7th grade)
What is a sentence using the word homologous?
The homologous is the study of animals.
Why are homologous series of carbon compound so called?
They are said to be homologous because they have similar structures.
What are the main homologous series for organic compounds?
All the families of organic compounds exist as a homologous series (A series having a difference of 'CH2' unit between two consecutive members) the main homologous series-es are Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols and Carboxylic acids (Fatty acids).
Why do these substance all belong to the same homologous series?
Chemical compounds (organic) placed in a homologous series have a general chemical formula. The common example is alkenes.
The first four members of the almanac homologous series are :The general formula for this homologous series is A CnH2n-2OB CnH2nOC CnH2n+1OD CnH2n+2O?
D CnH2n+2O
Which compound is a member of the same homologous series as C3H8?
CH4
With which homologous series does cyclohexane share its general formula?
arene
Which homologous series would you find functional group 3?
alcohol
How do you tell the difference between a homologous serious and an isomer?
describe a chemical test you would use to show the difference between an isomer and a homologous series
Which set of structures are homologous?
A hydrocarbon that possesses one double bond belongs to the next homologous series called alkenes.
Why does viscosity increase up homologous series?
FIRSTLY THE VISCOSITY IS "the state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency, due to internal friction."THE VISCOSITY INCREASES UP THE HOMOLOGOUS SERIES BECAUSE IT IS STICKY DUE TO FRICTION- Alodia Gosiengfiao
Which pair contains two molecules from the same homologous series of hydrocarbons?
C2h4, c3h6, c4h8
Name the homologous series to which propene belongs?
Ester
