C6.2.1 Flashcards
1
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Hydrocarbons:
A
Compounds that only contain hydrogen and carbon atoms
2
Q
Homologous series:
A
Family of organic compounds with:
- Same functional group
- Same general formula
- Similar chemical properties
3
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Alkane:
A
Saturated hydrocarbon with only single covalent bonds
4
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General formula:
A
Formula showing relative number of atoms of each element in a compound
5
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Saturated:
A
Having only single carbon-carbon bonds
6
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General formula of alkanes:
A
CnH2n+2
7
Q
What is the main type of reaction that an alkane undergoes?
A
Combustion reactions
8
Q
What are the products in the complete combustion of an alkane?
A
CO2 + H2O
Carbon Dioxide and water
9
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What are the products in the incomplete combustion of an alkane?
A
CO, C, H2O
Carbon monoxide OR/AND Carbon
AND
Water