Alkenes

Question 1

Define; electrophile, nucleophile, induced dipole, carbocation, hydrolysis.

Question 2

Why do electrophiles react with alkenes?

Question 3

Name the mechanism that alkenes can undergo.

Question 4

Outline the mechanism for the reaction of bromine with but-2-ene.

Question 5

Outline the mechanism for the reaction of propene with HBr to produce
1-bromopropane

Question 6

Outline the mechanism for the reaction of propene with HBr to produce
2-bromopropane

Question 7

Explain why 2-bromopropane is the major product in the reaction between
propene and HBr

Question 8

Describe the two steps necessary to convert ethene into ethanol using
sulfuric acid.

Question 9

Name and outline the mechanism for the reaction of ethene with sulfuric
acid to produce ethyl hydrogensulfate.

Question 10

Define; polymer, monomer and addition polymer

Question 11

Write a polymerisation equation to show the formation of poly(propene).

Question 12

What is the monomer for PVC?

Question 13

What are some uses of PVC?

Question 14

Explain why PVC has a relatively high melting point.

Question 15

Explain why plastics are non-biodegradable and unreactive.

Question 16

What do plasticisers do?

Question 17

Aside from plasticisers, what is another way of modifying the properties
of a plastic