Chemistry A-Level
difference of CH₂
What difference of CH₂ means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Successive members differ by this, so relative molecular masses rise in steps of 14.
Topics that use difference of CH₂
- Nomenclature (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- alphabetical prefixes
- Displayed formula
- General formula
- Homologous series
- IUPAC rules
- lowest locants
- Molecular formula
- longest chain
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