Alcohols

Question 1

List some names of alcohols

Answer 1

Methanol
Ethanol
Propanol
Butanol

Question 2

Give some key points on the structure of alcohols

Answer 2

Molecules and single bonds

Question 3

What is the type of bonding used in alcohols

Answer 3

Covalent

Question 4

How do alcohols react with sodium

Answer 4

Observation- fizz (hydrogen gas)

Question 5

How do you convert an alcohol to a carboxylic acid

Answer 5

Oxidising agent- this is a must when converting

Question 6

What are some uses of alcohols

Answer 6

Fuels, solvents and of course drinks

Question 7

Give the 6 key points on fermentation remember what it’s made from, source, conditions, disadvantages then advantages

Answer 7

Made from sugar and yeast
Source- plants
Conditions- low temp and anaerobic ( no oxygen)
Disadvantage- slow and low purity
Advantage- renewable source and low temp

Question 8

Give the six key points on Hydration remember to include what it requires, source, conditions, disadvantages and advantages

Answer 8

Ethene and steam
Source- crude oil
Conditions- high temp (300’c) and catalyst
Disadvantage- requires a lot of energy and finite resource
Advantage- high purity and fast reaction