Alkanes vs Alkenes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general formula for alkEnes
A
Cn H2n
2
Q
What is the general formula for alkanes
A
Cn H2n+2
3
Q
What bond do alkEnes contain which alkanes don’t
A
A C=C bond (carbon double bond)
4
Q
What does the C=C bond in alkEnes mean they can do
A
perform addition reactions
5
Q
what are alkenes known as and why
A
unsaturated hydrocarbons - not full
6
Q
what are alkanes known as and why
A
saturated hydrocarbons - full
7
Q
what happens during addition reactions
A
the alkEnes C=C bond becomes a C-C
8
Q
what is the test for alkEnes
A
adding alkEne to bromine water will turn brown bromine water colourless
9
Q
what is alkEnes functional group
A
C=C
10
Q
what is a functional group
A
the determining factor in a organic molecules reaction
