C14 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hydrocarbon?
A
Only contains hydrogen and carbon
2
Q
What is homologues series?
A
Has the same fractional group but each successive members differs by CH2
3
Q
What does saturated mean
A
Contains only single bond
4
Q
what does unsaturated mean?
A
Contains at least one double bond.
5
Q
How many bond does carbon form
A
4
6
Q
Three reasons why bitumen is not used as a fuel
A
- It requires high temperature, (high boiling point) so it is expensive to use it as a fuel.
- Is not flammable
- viscous (thicker and flow less)
7
Q
General formula for Alkane
A
Cn + H2n
8
Q
General formula for alkene
A
Cn + H(2n + 2)
