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Alkenes Flashcards

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1
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what is the general formula for alkenes ?

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CnH2n

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2
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how are alkenes hydrocarbons ?

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they contain hydrogen and carbon only

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3
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how are alkenes unsaturated ?

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there is at least 1 double covalent bond - undergo addition reactions

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4
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unsaturated compounds

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one or more double or triple bonds between atoms in their molecules

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5
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what makes alkenes fairly reactive ?

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double bonds having a high electron density

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6
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physical properties of alkenes

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  • melting and boiling temperatures increase as the number of carbon atoms in the molecules increase
  • do not mix or dissolve in water
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7
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what does double bonds contain ?

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sigma and pi bond

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8
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what are sigma bonds ?

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when 2 s orbitals overlap
- align horizontally to give a single covalent bond
- free rotation is possible around single bonds

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9
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due to the high electron density between the nuclei ..

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there is a strong electrostatic attraction between the nuclei and shared pair of electrons - high bond enthalpy and strongest type of covalent bond

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10
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what are pi bonds ?

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the parallel overlap of 2 p orbitals

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11
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where is the pi bond found ?

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molecules with double or triple bonds - rotation is restricted because of these regions of high electron density

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12
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what shape are the p orbitals ?

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dumb-bell shaped and when they merge they form 2 oblong shaped - one on the top and one at the bottom

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13
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why are pi bonds weaker than stigma bonds ?

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electron density is spread out above and below the nuclei
- the electrostatic attraction is weaker so pi bonds have a lower enthalpy

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14
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how many electron are shared in the double bond ?

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4

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15
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how is pi bonds open to attack from electrophiles ?

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pi bonds stick out a little and the whole double bond has a high electron density

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electrophile

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a chemical species with a vacant orbital that can affect a pair of electrons
- electrophile are positive or have a positive dipole

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addition

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a reaction in which two molecules add together to form a single product

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nucleophile

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a chemical species with a pair of electrons that it can use to form a new covalent bond
- nucleophiles are negative or have a high electron density

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19
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electrophilic addition

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  • alkenes are attacked by electrophiles due to their double bond
  • double bond has a high density of electrons and is attacked by electrophiles - the electrophile adds to the molecule
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what is an electrophile

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electron pair acceptor - they are deficient in electrons and are attracted to the double bond

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21
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addition of hydrogen

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reacting hydrogen gas with ethene at 150 degrees Celsius and a nickel catalyst will make ethane
CH3CH2 + H2 -> CH3CH3

  • this reaction is called catalytic hydrogenation - used in the manufacture of margarine from unsaturated vegetable oils
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22
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addition of halogens

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reacts with br2
to produce di halogenoalkanes

  • alkene + halogen - > 1,2 dihaloalkane
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23
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addition of hydrogen halides

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reacts with HBr
to produce halogenoalkanes

  • alkene + hydrogen halide - > halogenoalkane
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24
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Bromine water test

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  • adding bromine water to a alkene causes a colour change from brown - orange to colourless
  • bromine is the electrophile and adds to the alkene forming dibromo alkane
25
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addition of steam

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acid catalysed hydration of an alkene

alkene + steam - > alcohol

26
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oxidation of potassium manganate ( VII )

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  • adding purple acidified potassium manganate (VII) solution to alkene will lead to the solution turning colourless
  • potassium manganite (VII) is an oxidising agent and oxidises the alkene to make a diol
27
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electrophilic addition

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is the reaction mechanism that shows how electrophiles attack the double bond in alkenes
- when the double bond is broken, a carbocation forms
- this is a carbon atom with only three bonds, meaning it has a positive charge

28
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electrophilic addition - mechanism

ethene + hydrogen bromide -> bromoethane

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  • bromine is more electronegative than hydrogen
  • this means that the bromine pulls electron density toward it
  • carbocation formed is now the electrophile is attacked by the nucleophile bromide ion to form the final product
29
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heterolytic bond breaking definition

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when a covalent bond is broken, one atom takes both of the electrons from the bond - ions are formed

30
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carbocation definition

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a reactive species which contains a carbon atom with a positive charge

31
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electrophilic addition - selectivity

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  • reacting hydrogen halides with unsymmetrical alkanes produce 2 different products
32
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how is the amount of the 2 products during electrophilic addition determined ?

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by the stability of the carbocation intermediate
- the more alkyl groups bonded to the carbocation the more stable the intermediate is

33
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Markovnikov’s rule

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the hydrogen atom from HX adds mainly to the carbon with more hydrogen attached
- the two reaction pathways generate a different carbocation

34
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In a primary carbocation the positive carbon is bonded..

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to one carbon atom

35
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In a secondary carbocation the positive carbon is bonded..

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to two carbon atoms

36
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In a tertiary carbocation the positive carbon is bonded..

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to three carbon atoms

37
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which carbocation is the most stable ?

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tertiary
from primary to secondary to tertiary

38
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the more alkyl chains,

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the stronger the inductive effect and therefore the more stable the cation

39
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inductive effect

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the way in which electrons are either pushed toward or pulled by atoms or groups to which it is bonded

40
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addition polymers

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long chain organic molecules made by the addition polymerisation of alkenes

41
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monomer

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is a small molecule that can join with other monomer units to form a large polymer molecule

42
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polymer

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is a large molecule made from a chain of a monomer units bonded together

43
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addition polymerisation - mechanism

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it is a a free radical addition

44
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what are the three stages in the polymer life cycle ?

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birth - synthesis
life - use
death - disposal

45
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green chemistry

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  • low carbon footprint
  • high energy efficiency in manufacturing
  • clean production process
  • use of renewable resources and renewable energy
  • high safety standards
46
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birth of polymers

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  • when synthesising addition polymers, the regent is an alkene
46
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what does current research focuses on ? - birth of polymers

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  • synthesising polymers based on naturally occurring monomers
  • reducing the energy needed for the process to occur
  • making synthesis, more selective
47
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life of polymers

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  • when synthesising a polymer, a chemist must think about the properties of the polymer and how useful it is to be the consumer
48
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poly ( ethene )

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lightweight, cheap and strong for use in plastic bags

49
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poly ( propene )

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strong, durable, chemical and photo resistivity for use in the furniture and containers

50
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poly ( ethanol )

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flexible and water soluble for use in water soluble bags or capsules

51
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death of polymers - name the methods to dispose of polymers

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landfill
recycling
incineration
using as a cracking feedstock

52
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landfill

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positives: cheap and simple
negatives: lack of biodegradation - polymers break down and form tiny particulates which pollute the environment

53
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biodegradable polymers

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most addition polymers are not biodegradable
- addition polymers are effectively alkanes - highly unreactive

54
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biodegradable ( condensation ) polymers

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poly ( esters )
poly ( amides )
poly ( lactic acid ) - uses: disposable cutlery, plates, bags, hygiene products

55
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recycling

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positives: plastics do not get into the environment
negatives: labour intensive - sorting and takes energy to reprocess and mould the polymer

56
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incineration

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positives: plastic do not get into the environment
negatives: pollutants are released from burning the polymer

57
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pyrolysis - polymer -> feedstock

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positives: pollution into the environment and is lower
negatives: very energy intensive

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