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3.3.4 Alkenes Flashcards

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1
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What is a polymer

A

are molecules made from a large number of monomers joined together

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2
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What is a monomer

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The smaller units from which larger molecules are made

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3
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What is addition polymerisation

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Reaction in which many monomers with c=c form long chain of polymers as the only product

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4
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Why are addition polymers unreactive

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Non - polar and relatively strong

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5
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What are the forces in an Alkene

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Van der Waals
Because the chains are non-polar

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6
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Give uses of PVC and why

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Plastic pipes window frames
Rigid and hard

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7
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Why is PVC rigid/hard

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Presence of dipole-dipole interactions
Due to difference in electronegativity between chlorine and carbon

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8
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How does a plasticiser work

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Causes chains to move apart
Weakening intermolecular forces of attraction
Chains become flexible

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9
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Formula for alkenes

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C2 H2n

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10
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Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated

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Unsaturated c=c

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11
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Why are alkenes highly reactive

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Double bond has a high electron density
Pie and sigma bonds
Makes easier to attack

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12
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Are alkenes soluble or insoluble in water

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Insoluble in water

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13
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Which is which E Z isomers

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Z isomers together
E isomers opposite

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14
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Priority in E Z isomers is determined by

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Greater atomic number
(And the order in which bonded)

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15
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What forces hold together long polymer chains and why

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Van Der Waals
Because chains are non-polar

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16
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What are uses of PVC with plasticiser x2

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Flooring
Insulation in electrical cables

17
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What types of bonds are found around a c=c and which is where

A

Sigmas bond between both carbons
Pi bond found around

18
Q

How is the pi bond caused

A

Overlap of p orbitals

19
Q

Alkenes are soluble/insoluble in water

A

Insoluble

20
Q

Alkenes are …. Reactive because …..

A

Highly
Pi bond has high electron density so easier to attack

21
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Bond enthalpy of pi and sigma bonds explained

A

Pi bond enthalpy less than sigma bond
So pi bond is easier to break so more likely to take part in reactions

22
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Stereoisomers definition

A

Molecules with the same molecule and structural formula but different arrangement of atoms in space

23
Q

In what situation would there be non E Z isomers
Think what would the molecule need to have coming off c=c

A

One side has the same groups on both strands
So on one side two hydrogen etc

24
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What does the stability of an Alkene depend on

A

The number of alkyl groups that are bonded to the c+ in carbonisation step

25
Q

Do addition reaction of alkenes

A

DO IT RN
Flashcards and book

26
Q

When symmetrical alkenes undergo electrophilic addition how many different products can be formed

A

Only ONE
can go either side but it would still be the same product rotated

27
Q

When unsymmetrical alkenes undergo electrophilic addition how many products are formed
+ which is more likely

A

Two
The hydrogen from the halide is more likely to bind to the carbon which has more hydrogens

28
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What does the stability depend on

A

The number of alkyl groups attached

29
Q

Which is most to least stable tertiary secondary primary alkanes

A

Teritary
Secondary
Primary
The more carbons attached the more stable

30
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If it is more stable it is more likely to form the major/minor product

A

Major

31
Q

Test for alkenes

A

Bromine water
Alkene - Turns from orange to colourless (must say turns)
Alkanes - no observable reaction

32
Q

How to know which mechanism occurs with hydroxide ion

A

Nucleophilic Substitution
Primary
Aqueous
Warm
Nucleophilic

Elimination
Concentrated
Hot
Elimination
Ethanol solvent
Tertiary

33
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What is an electrophile

A

Electron pair acceptor
( they are deficient in electrons )

34
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How is an alkyl hydrogen sulfate converted to an alcohol

A

Add cold water
Will have alcohol + sulfuric acid
Process called hydrolysis

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