Fossiln Fuels And Carbon Compounds

Question 1

Functional Group

Answer 1

A single atom or a group of atoms which determines most of the properties of a compound

Question 2

Homologous series

Answer 2

A ‘family’ of compounds that have a common functional group, with each successive member differing by a -CH2- unit

Question 3

Substitution reaction

Answer 3

An atom or a group of atoms in a molecule is replaced by another atom or group of atoms

Question 4

Cracking

Answer 4

The breaking down of large hydrocarbon molecules with heat or in the presence of a catalyst to produce smaller hydrocarbon molecules

Question 5

Addition reaction

Answer 5

A chemical reaction in which two or more molecules react to form a single, larger molecule

Question 6

Dimer

Answer 6

Formed as hydrogen bonding acts between two ethanoic acid molecules

Question 7

Polymer

Answer 7

A compound consisting of very large molecules formed by joining together many small molecules repeatedly

Question 8

Polymer

Answer 8

A compound consisting of very large molecules formed by joining together many small molecules repeatedly

Question 9

Repeating Unit

Answer 9

The smallest part of a polymer molecule, and the whole polymer molecule can be obtained by repeating it.