Isomeric

usgb/ˌaɪsəˈmerɪk/
adjective

Two or more compounds with same chemical formula but different structure or shape.

Ethanol and dimethyl ether are isomeric compounds with the molecular formula C2H6O.
Visual representation of "isomeric" - Two or more compounds with same chemical formula but different structure or shape

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  • isomeric compounds
  • isomeric forms

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Chemistry Term

The word 'isomeric' is frequently used in chemistry to discuss molecules with the same atoms but arranged differently.

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Isomeric structures can drastically change the properties of a molecule.
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Non-Interchangeable

'Isomeric' refers to unique molecular shapes, so it's not interchangeable with terms for identical compounds.

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Despite having the same formula, isomeric molecules are not the same compound.
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No Visual Imagery

The term 'isomeric' doesn't convey a specific shape; the detailed structure must be examined separately.

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Knowing a substance is isomeric tells you nothing about its appearance.
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