Chem 30 vocab Flashcards
1
Q
What number prefix is Oct-
A
8
2
Q
What number prefix is Meth-
A
1
3
Q
What number prefix is Eth-
A
2
4
Q
What number prefix is Pent-
A
5
5
Q
What number prefix is but-
A
4
6
Q
What number prefix is Prop-
A
3
7
Q
What number prefix is hex-
A
6
8
Q
What number prefix is Hept-
A
7
9
Q
What number prefix is non-
A
9
10
Q
What number prefix is Dec-
A
10
11
Q
What’s Fractional Distillation?
A
A physical process which uses boiling points to separate molecules
12
Q
What is Solvent Extraction?
A
A physical process which uses solubility to separate molecules
13
Q
What is Cracking?
A
The process of using a catalyst (heat) to break large molecules down into smaller molecules
14
Q
What is Hydrocracking?
A
Uses the addition of to hydrogen to break large molecules down into smaller molecules
15
Q
What is Alkylation?
A
Converts straight chain alkanes into branched alkanes
