Alkenes

Question 1

Whats an Alkene

Answer 1

One or more double carbon-carbon bond - unsaturated

Question 2

General formula for Alkene

Answer 2

Cn+H2n

Question 3

Are Alkenes more or less reactive than alkanes

Answer 3

More as they have an electron dense region

Question 4

What intermolecular forces do Alkenes have

Answer 4

VDW

Question 5

What is an electrophile

Answer 5

Electron deficient atoms/ions which accept a pair of electrons

Question 6

Whats the most stable carbocation

Answer 6

Tertiary carbocation due to it having the most electron releasing Alkyl groups

Question 7

Condition needed for Electrophilic Addition

Answer 7

Phosphoric acid

Question 8

Whats an addition polymer

Answer 8

Many monomers bonded together

Question 9

Uses of PVC

Answer 9

Drainpipes, vinyl and aprons

Question 10

2 examples of plasticisers

Answer 10

Esters and phthalates

Question 11

What are plasticisers

Answer 11

Small molecules that get together between polymer chains to force themselves over one another

Question 12

How does PVC change its physical properties due to plasticiser

Answer 12

With plasticisers its flexible and used for aprons but without its used for drainpipes