Fuels and Heats Flashcards
1
Q
what is a hydrocarbon
A
only consists of hydrogen and carbon
2
Q
isomers
A
same molecular formula different structural formula
3
Q
aliphatic
A
consist of carbons
4
Q
homologoues series
A
families of organic compounds
5
Q
properties of homologoues series
A
same general formula
same functional group
6
Q
unsaturated
A
contain a double or triple bond
7
Q
aromatic
A
has a benzene ring in its structure
8
Q
sources of hydrocarbon
A
fossil fuels
crude oil
coal
9
Q
what’s the functional group of an alkane
A
C-C
10
Q
functional group of alkene
A
C=C
11
Q
functional group of alkyne
A
c triple bond c
12
Q
saturared
A
contains single bond
13
Q
physical properties of alkanes
A
non polar
insoluble in water
soluble in non polar solvents (cyclohexane)