CHEM: Reactions of alkenes and alcohols-PAPER 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hydrocarbon?
A
A compound made up of only carbon and hydrogen.
2
Q
Most hydrocarbons in crude oil are?
A
Alkanes
3
Q
What is an alkane?
A
only single bonded hydrocarbons
4
Q
What is an alkene?
A
Double bonded carbon to carbon
5
Q
If you knew the number of carbon atoms in an alkene how could you workout the amount of hydrogen?
A
Double the amount of carbons.
6
Q
Are alkenes or alkanes for reactive? How can you test if one is present?
A
Alkenes, if you add bromine water the orange colour will fade (COLOURLESS) if there is an alkene present.
