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Homologous Series Flashcards

1
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State the definition of a homogenous series

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A homologous series is a family of compounds with the same general formula and a similar chemical properties

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2
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Draw full and structural formula

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3
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Draw structural formula for propane

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CH3CH2CH3

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4
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What is meant by the term saturated

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A compound that contains carbon carbon single bonds only

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5
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What is meant by the term unsaturated?

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 compound that contains at least one carbon to carbon double bonds

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6
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Draw a saturated compound

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Amy hydrocarbon with C – C single bonds

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7
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Draw an unsaturated compound

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Any hydrocarbon with at least one carbon to carbon double bond

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8
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State the elements found in a hydrocarbon

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Hydrogen and carbon only

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9
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Describe the test for saturation

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Unsaturated compounds will decolourise bromine water

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10
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State what is meant by the term isomer

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Isomers are compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulas

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11
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Draw an isomer of but-1-ene

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12
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Name and draw straight and branched alkanes upto C8

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13
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Draw cyclopropane

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14
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Draw cyclohexane

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15
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State the properties of an alkane

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Alkane - saturated hydrocarbons, insoluble in water and commonly used as fuels

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16
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State the properties of an alkene

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Alkene - unsaturated hydrocarbons, insoluble in water and commonly used to make polymers and alcohols via addition reactions

17
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State the properties of a cycloalkane

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Cycloalkane - saturated, cyclic hydrocarbon, insoluble in water, commonly used as fuels and solvents

18
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State the general formula for an alkane

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Alkanes - CnH2n+2

19
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State the general formula for an alkene

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Alkene - CnH2n

20
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State the general formula for a cycloalkane

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Cycloalkane- CnH2n

21
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State what is meant by the term addition reaction

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An addition reaction is when 2 (or more) molecules join together to form a larger one.
The reaction involves breaking a C-C double or triple bonds

22
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Describe a hydrogen reaction

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Hydrogenation- reaction between an alkene and H2 forming an alkane

23
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Describe a halogenation reaction

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Alkenes reacting with halogens forming dihaloalkanes

24
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Describe a hydration reaction

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Hydration- reaction between an alkene and water forming an alcohol

25
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Know what a nickel catalyst does

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