The branch of chemistry that specializes in the study of carbon compounds.

The state of an atom with 4 valence electrons ready for covalent bonding.

An organic molecule consisting of only carbon and hydrogen.

Compounds that have the same numbers of atoms of the same elements but different structures and different properties.

An isomer that differs in the covalent arrangements of their atoms.

An isomer that has equal covalent partnerships, but differs in spatial arrangements.

Isomers that are a mirror image of each other.

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Carbon

Term	Definition
Organic Chemistry	The branch of chemistry that specializes in the study of carbon compounds.
Tetravalence	The state of an atom with 4 valence electrons ready for covalent bonding.
Hydrocarbon	An organic molecule consisting of only carbon and hydrogen.
Isomers	Compounds that have the same numbers of atoms of the same elements but different structures and different properties.
Structural Isomer	An isomer that differs in the covalent arrangements of their atoms.
Geometric Isomer	An isomer that has equal covalent partnerships, but differs in spatial arrangements.
Enantiomers	Isomers that are a mirror image of each other.