Isomers

Same formula, different molecule

An interactive lesson with 6 steps, about 5 minutes: you predict, drag and solve, with instant feedback on every answer. It runs in your browser and needs JavaScript.

What you’ll learn

• Isomers: same formula, different structure, different properties.
• Butane 2, pentane 3, hexane 5 isomers; the count grows fast.

Steps

1. Same atoms, different arrangement
2. Both butanes
3. Pentanes
4. A tempting duplicate
5. All five hexanes
6. An explosion of possibilities