alkenes, alkenes, alcohols and plastic Flashcards
1
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what are alkenes
A
single bonds between carbon atoms only
2
Q
isomers
A
molecules with the same molecular formular but in a different structure
3
Q
craking hydrocarbons
A
breaking large hydrocarbons into smaller ones
4
Q
how does cracking hydrocarbons work
A
heating heaier fractions to a high temperature with a catalyst
5
Q
properties of plastic
A
- good thermal and electrical insulator
- flexible
- low density
- resistant to corrosion
- does not rot
- strong
6
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monomers
A
small, reactive molecules that can be used to make a polymer
