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2.1 Systematic Carbon Chemistry Flashcards

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1
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What is a homologous series

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A family of compound with similar chemical properties and the same general formula

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What is the formula for the alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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What are the only type of bonds alkanes contain

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Carbon to carbon single bonds

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What is the first member of the alkanes

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Methane

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What is the general formula for the alkenes

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CnH2n

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What is the functional group o the alkenes

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Carbon to carbon double bonds

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The presence of a carbon to carbon double bond make the alkenes…

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Unsaturated

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8
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Can alkenes undergo addition reactions?

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Yes

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What is the general formula for the cycloalkanes

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CnH2n

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10
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What type of bonds do the cycloalkanes contain

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Carbon to carbon single bonds

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Are cycloalkanes saturated or unsaturated

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Saturated

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What is the general formula of the alkynes

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CnH2n-2

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What is the functional group of the alkynes

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Carbon to carbon triple bond

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Are alkynes saturated of unsaturated

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Unsaturated due to the presence of the carbon to carbon triple bond

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Name the 3 types of addition reactions

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Bromination, Hydrogenation and Hydration

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16
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What are the only homologous series that undergo addition reactions and why

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Alkenes due to their carbon to carbon double bond

17
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What can bromine water be used for

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A test for unsaturation

18
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What happens when an alkene is mixed with bromine water

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It turns colourless

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What happens when water is added to an alkene

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An alcohol is produced

20
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What are isomers

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Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula

21
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How can the solubility, boiling point and volatility be explained in any molecules

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Type and strength of the intermolecular force

22
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What is volatility

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The ability of a molecule to evaporate at room temperatures

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