Chapter 9 Flashcards

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Hydocarbons

A

Compounds made only of carbon and hydrogen atoms

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Alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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Complete combustion

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Reacts with enough oxygen
Products are carbon dioxide and water

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Incomplete combustion

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Does not have enough oxygen
Products are carbon monoxide and water

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5
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Cracking hydrocarbons

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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)

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