2.1 Systematic Carbon Chemistry Flashcards
What is a homologous series
A family of compound with similar chemical properties and the same general formula
What is the formula for the alkanes
CnH2n+2
What are the only type of bonds alkanes contain
Carbon to carbon single bonds
What is the first member of the alkanes
Methane
What is the general formula for the alkenes
CnH2n
What is the functional group o the alkenes
Carbon to carbon double bonds
The presence of a carbon to carbon double bond make the alkenes…
Unsaturated
Can alkenes undergo addition reactions?
Yes
What is the general formula for the cycloalkanes
CnH2n
What type of bonds do the cycloalkanes contain
Carbon to carbon single bonds
Are cycloalkanes saturated or unsaturated
Saturated
What is the general formula of the alkynes
CnH2n-2
What is the functional group of the alkynes
Carbon to carbon triple bond
Are alkynes saturated of unsaturated
Unsaturated due to the presence of the carbon to carbon triple bond
Name the 3 types of addition reactions
Bromination, Hydrogenation and Hydration
What are the only homologous series that undergo addition reactions and why
Alkenes due to their carbon to carbon double bond
What can bromine water be used for
A test for unsaturation
What happens when an alkene is mixed with bromine water
It turns colourless
What happens when water is added to an alkene
An alcohol is produced
What are isomers
Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formula
How can the solubility, boiling point and volatility be explained in any molecules
Type and strength of the intermolecular force
What is volatility
The ability of a molecule to evaporate at room temperatures
