Section 22.4
Isomers
Practice Test
1.
How do structural isomers differ from stereoisomers?
a.
Structural isomers have different formulas; stereoisomers have the same formula.
b.
Structural isomers' atoms are bonded in the same order; stereoisomers' atoms are bonded in different orders.
c.
Stereoisomers have different chemical and physical properties; structural isomers have the same chemical and physical propeties.
d.
Structural isomers' atoms are bonded in different orders; stereoisomers' atoms are bonded in the same order.
Hint
2.
Chiral carbons will produce _____________.
a.
structural isomers
b.
optical isomers
c.
monomers
d.
polymers
Hint
3.
What physical structure must be present to have geometric isomers, also known as cis— and trans—isomers?
SC.A.1.4.5
a.
double bond
b.
cyclic structure
c.
single bond
d.
triple bond
Hint
4.
Compounds that are composed of the same number and type of atoms but have them arranged in different ways are ___________.
SC.A.1.4.2
a.
alkanes
b.
polymers
c.
isotopes
d.
isomers
Hint
5.
What term is used to describe isomers that have all the atoms bonded in the same order but arranged differently in space?
a.
polymers
b.
nonisomers
c.
stereoisomers
d.
structural isomers
Hint
6.
What property can be assigned to a carbon atom that has four different atoms or structural groups attached to it?
SC.A.1.4.2
a.
chirality
b.
isomerity
c.
chivalry
d.
geometry
Hint
