Alkanes and Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of ALKANES?
A
- have the formula CnH(2n+2)
- end in -ane
- are saturated
2
Q
What is refinery gas?
A
It is a mixture of methane and propane
3
Q
When is a covalent bond formed?
A
When a pair of electrons is shared between two different atoms. The nuclei of both atoms are attracted to the shared electrons, so the atoms are held together
4
Q
What is an ALKENE?
A
It is an unsaturated hydrocarbon (has a double bond)
5
Q
What is the test for an alkene?
A
Bromine water changes from brown to colourless
6
Q
What is an organic compound?
A
They are molecules that contain carbon
