Imagining the spatial arrangement of atoms can help grasp different isomer structures. Picture the isomers of pentane like rearranged puzzle pieces with the same atoms.
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Beware Ambiguity
Isomers share chemical formulas but have unique properties, so specify the type when possible. When discussing isomers, clarify whether you mean a structural isomer or a stereoisomer.
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Chemistry-Specific
The term isomer is primarily used in chemistry and may confuse if used in other contexts. In chemistry class, we learned that glucose and fructose are isomers.