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alkanes/ alkenes Flashcards

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1
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alkanes

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saturated hydrocarbons

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2
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saturated

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contains single C-C bonds only

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3
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naming alkanes

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all end in ane
start depends on no. C
1 - Meth…
2 - Eth…
3 - Prop…
4 - But…
5 - Pent…

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4
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homologous series

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  • have similar chemical properties
  • have same functional group
  • have same general formula
  • differ from next member by a CH2 unit
  • shows gradual trend in physical properties
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functional group

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a group of atoms responsible for the chemical properties of a compound
eg functional group of alkanes is a single C-C (saturated bond)

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molecular formula

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shows exact no. atoms of each element present in a molecule

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displayed formula

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shows how atoms are arranged using lines to represent covalent bonds between atoms

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structural formula

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shows how atoms are arranged - without using lines to represent covalent bonds between atoms

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9
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general formuka

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shows the simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series

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10
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general formula of alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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why alkanes get thicker as length of carbon chain increases

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larger so stronger intermolecular forces, more energy needed to overcome forces so alkanes are thicker as chain lengths increases

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12
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alkenes

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unsaturated hydrocarbons

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13
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unsaturated

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contains a double C=C bond

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14
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why no methene

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can’t have a double bone with only one carbon

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15
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functional group of alkenes

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double C=C bond

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16
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alkenes come from

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cracking long chain alkanes

17
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general alkene formula

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CnH2n

18
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alkenes displayed formula

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can have the double bond between any of the carbons leading to alternate forms of each alkene

19
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why do mtp/bp increase alkenes

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more carbons so bigger molecules
intermolecular forces stronger
more energy to overcome

20
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small molecule alkanes uses

A

FUELS
- combust easily

21
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alkene uses

A

polymers
plastics

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