alcohols

Question 1

define homologous series?

Answer 1

a group of chemicals which react in a similar way because they are in the same function group

Question 2

what are alcohols?

Answer 2

flammable, burns in air to produce carbon dioxide and water

Question 3

they dissolve in water to ..

Answer 3

neutralise solutions

Question 4

they react with sodium..

Answer 4

to form hydrogen and alkoxides

Question 5

alcohols are..

Answer 5

• less polluting
• a renewable source
• used as spirit burners

Question 6

what are alcohols used as?

Answer 6

solvents

Question 7

methanol and ethanol dissolve substances that..

Answer 7

water cannot dissolve

Question 8

examples of substances they can dissolve are..

Answer 8

• hydrocarbons
• oils
• fats

Question 9

oils..

Answer 9

smell

Question 10

water..

Answer 10

bulks