Alkanes And Alkenes Flashcards
1
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Formulas for; methane, ethane and propane
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Methane; CH4
Ethane; C2H6
Propane; C3H8
2
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Alkanes formula
A
H
H - C - H
H
3
Q
What are alkanes?
A
Double bond
Unsaturated hydrocarbons
4
Q
Define saturated
A
A molecule with only single bonds between the carbon atoms
5
Q
Define unsaturated
A
A molecule with at least one double bond between carbon atoms
6
Q
What happens to ethene when bromine water is added?
A
Ethene + bromine water –> colourless liquid
Colourless) + (Orange
7
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What happens to ethane when bromine water is added?
A
Ethane + bromine water –> orange- coloured liquid
8
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What are alkanes?
A
Saturated hydrocarbons, which are present in crude oil
