Definitions

Question 0

Define an Alcohol?

Answer 0

A family of compounds derived from hydrocarbons in which one of the hydrogen atoms is replaced with a hydroxyl (OH) group.

Question 1

Define an Addition reaction?

Answer 1

The reaction that takes place when a molecule such as hydrogen or bromine ‘adds on’ across the carbon-to-carbon double bond in an Alkene.

Question 2

Define the alkanes.

Answer 2

A family of saturated hydrocarbons that have the general formula CnH2n+2

Question 3

Define the Alkenes.

Answer 3

A family of unsaturated hydrocarbons that have the general formula CnH2n

Question 4

Define an alloy.

Answer 4

Metallic material made from a mixture of metals with other metals and/or non-metals.

Question 5

Define an Atomic number?

Answer 5

The number of protons in an atom of an element.

Question 6

Define a base.

Answer 6

A substance that neutralises an acid. Based are metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal carbonates and ammonia. Those bases that are soluble in water form alkalis.