2.1 Flashcards
1
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what is a homologous series?
A
Family of compounds with similar chemical properties and same general formula
2
Q
General formula for alkenes
A
Cn H2n
3
Q
General formula for alkanes
A
Cn H2n+2
4
Q
General formula for cycloalkanes
A
CnH2n
5
Q
What is an isomer
A
Compounds with same molecular formula but different structural formula
6
Q
What makes a hydrocarbon saturated
A
It contains a only single bonds
7
Q
What makes a hydrocarbon unsaturated
A
It contains double bonds
8
Q
What is an addition reaction?
A
When an unsaturated hydrocarbon reacts with bromine solution
9
Q
What is it called when you add hydrogen to an alkene
A
Hydrogenation
10
Q
what does hydrogenation form
A
An alkane
11
Q
What is it called when you add water to an alkene
A
Hydration
