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Alkanes Flashcards

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1
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What is the name of the first alkane?

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methane

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What is the name of the second alkane?

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ethane

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What is the name of the third alkane?

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propane

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What is the name of the fourth alkane?

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butane

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What is the name of the fifth alkane?

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pentane

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What is the name of the sixth alkane?

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hexane

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What is the name of the seventh alkane?

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heptane

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What is the name of the eighth alkane?

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octane

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What is the name of the ninth alkane?

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nonane

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What is the name of the tenth alkane?

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decane

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What are the general characteristics of a homologous series?

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All members can be represented by a single general molecular formula. The structure of each member differs by CH2 each time. Physical properties show a steady change with increasing molar mass. Adjacent members become more alike with increasing molar mass.

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12
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Define structural formula.

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The minimal detail that shows arrangement of atoms

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13
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Define General formula.

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The simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series

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14
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Define displayed formula.

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The relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them

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15
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Define skeletal formula.

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The simplified organic formula shown by removing hydrogen atoms leaving just a carbon skeleton

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16
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What is the general formula of an alkane?

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CnH2n+2

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17
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What is the general formula for cycloalkanes?

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CnH2n

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18
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Define empirical formula.

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The simplest whole number ratio of atoms of each element present in a compound.

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Define molecular formula.

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The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

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20
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Define homologous series.

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A series of organic compounds that have the same functional group but with each successive member differing by CH2

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21
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Define the term functional group.

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A group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound.

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22
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What does aliphatic mean?

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A compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains or non-aromatic rings.

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23
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Define the term structural isomer.

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Two molecules that have the same molecular formula but a different structural arrangement.

24
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True or false? Cycloalkanes react like an alkane.

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True

25
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What is combustion?

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A chemical reaction where something burns in oxygen to release light and heat energy.

26
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Give three possible sources of ignition.

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Heat, friction, electricity.

27
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Give two pieces of information about the way that hydrocarbons burn.

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They burn relatively cleanly and they release a lot of energy.

28
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What is the equation for full combustion?

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Fuel + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water

29
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What products may be given off if incomplete combustion occurs?

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Carbon + water, carbon monoxide + water, hydrocarbon + water.

30
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What is the functional group of an alkene?

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C=C

31
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What is the functional group of an alcohol?

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-OH

32
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What is the functional group of a haloalkane?

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-Cl -Br -I

33
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What is the functional group of an aldehyde?

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-CHO (double bond between carbon and oxygen.

34
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What is the functional group of a ketone?

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-C(CO)C- (double bond to oxygen on the middle carbon

35
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What is the functional group of a carboxylic acid?

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-COOH

36
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What is the prefix/suffix of an alkene?

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-ene

37
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What is the prefix/suffix of an alcohol?

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hydroxyl- -ol

38
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What is the prefix/suffix of a haloalkane?

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chloro- bromo- iodo-

39
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What is the prefix/suffix of an aldehyde?

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-al

40
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What is the prefix/suffix of a ketone?

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-one

41
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What is the prefix/suffix of a carboxylic acid?

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-oic acid

42
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Which of these two conformations is the most stable? Why?

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The first one because the hydrogen atoms can be the furthest apart from eachother.

43
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What type of bonds join the carbon and hydrogen atoms in a hydrocarbon?

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Covalent bonds.

44
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True or false? The covalent bonds in a hydrocarbon are very strong and prevent the molecule of ethane breaking up into carbon and hydrogen again.

A

True

45
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What is the name given to the forces that attract separate molecules of ethane to each other?

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Intermolecular forces called London Dispersion forces.

46
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What happenes to the bonds and forces when a liquid boils?

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The weak intermolecular forces get broken allowing individual molecules to separate away from eachother to become a gas. The covalent bonds are still intact.

47
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What is the boiling point of a liquid?

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A measure of how much heat energy we need to overcome its intermolecular forces.

48
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Fill in the blanks. Smaller hydrocarbons have _____ intermolecular forces between each molecule.

A

Fewer

49
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Fill in the blanks. Smaller molecules require _____ heat energy to break the forces and turn the liquid into a gas.

A

Less

50
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Fill in the blanks. Smaller hydrocarbons have a _____ boiling point than larger hydrocarbons

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Lower

51
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Explain why an alkane with side branches will have a lower boiling point than a straight chain alkane with the same number of carbon atoms.

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An alkane with side branches will have a lower boiling point than a straight chain alkane with the same number of carbon atoms because there will be less points of contact between molecules which means that it is harder to induce a dipole and therefore there are less forces of attraction.

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54
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Describe the process of free radical substitution.

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  • Step 1 (initiation) - covalent bond in a bromine molecule is broken by hydrolytic fission. Each bromine atom takes one of the unpaired electrons forming two highly reactive radicals. Energy provided by UV light.
  • Step 2 (propagation step 1) - a bromine radical reacts with the methane forming a methyl radical and a molecule of hydrogen bromide. CH4 + Br• → CH3• + HBr
  • Step 2 (propagation step 2) - Each methyl radical racts with another bromine molecule forming bromomethane and a new bromine radical. CH3• + Br2 → CH3Br + Br•
  • The two steps continue until two radicals collide
  • Step 3 (termination) - Two radicals collide to form a molecule with all electrons paired. Number of possible termination steps. (Br• + Br• → Br2) (CH3• + CH3• → C2H6) (CH3• + Br• → CH3Br)
55
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What is the name of this shape?

A

Trigonal planar

56
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What is the name of this shape?

A

tetrahedral

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