Chapter 9 Flashcards
1
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Hydocarbons
A
Compounds made only of carbon and hydrogen atoms
2
Q
Alkanes
A
CnH2n+2
3
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Complete combustion
A
Reacts with enough oxygen
Products are carbon dioxide and water
4
Q
Incomplete combustion
A
Does not have enough oxygen
Products are carbon monoxide and water
5
Q
Cracking hydrocarbons
A
A heavy fraction from crude oil is passed over a hot catalyst or mixed with steam and heated.
A thermal decomposition to split longer hydrocarbons into shorter, more useful ones. (Alkenes)