Homologous Series Flashcards

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What is the alkanes general formula?

A

CnH2n + 2

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What is a homologous series?

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A homologous series is a family of compounds with similar chemical properties that can be represented by a general formula.

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2
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What is an alkane with four carbon atoms?

A

Butane

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3
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Methane, ethane, _________, butane?

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Propane

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4
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What is an alkane with 7 carbon atoms called?

A

Heptane

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5
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CnH2n is the general formula of what homologous series?

A

Alkenes

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6
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Which homologous series contains a carbon to carbon double bond?

A

Alkenes

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7
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Are Alkenes saturated or unsaturated?

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unsaturated

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8
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What is the general formula of cycloalkanes?

A

CnH2n

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9
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A single bond is described as?

A

Saturated

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10
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What does an unsaturated hydrocarbon do to bromine solution?

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It makes it go colourless

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11
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The addition of a molecule across a double bond is called a?

A

Addition reaction

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12
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Isomers are what?

A

Compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural formula.

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13
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What is the name of the alcohol functional group ?

A

Hydroxyl group

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14
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What is the general formula of alcohols?

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CnH2n + 1 OH

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15
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Carboxylic Acids have what formula ?

A

COOH

16
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Esters are formed from what?

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An alcohol and carboxylic acid

17
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What is produced in making an ester besides an ester ?

A

Water

18
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-COO- what is this?

A

Ester

19
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Combustion is when a substance burns and reacts with?

A

Oxygen

20
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Combustion _________ energy that ______ contain

A

Releases, fuels

21
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A substance that reacts exothermically with oxygen is a?

A

Fuel