Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
Features of Alkanes?
A
No carbon double bonds, straight chains and prefix ane
2
Q
Features of Alkene?
A
At least on C=C (double bond), straight chain and prefix ene
3
Q
Features of Cycloalkanes?
A
No C=C (double bonds), they are joint in a circle and cyclo- prefix- ane
4
Q
Prefix for 1
A
Meth
5
Q
Prefix for 2
A
Eth
6
Q
Prefix for 3
A
Prop
7
Q
Prefix for 4
A
But
8
Q
Prefix for 5
A
Pent
9
Q
Prefix for 6
A
Hex
10
Q
Prefix for 7
A
Hept
11
Q
Prefix for 8
A
Oct
12
Q
How do you tell the difference between alkene and alkane?
A
Bromine water
13
Q
What will happen to the alkene with bromine water?
A
Decolourise the bromine water quickly
14
Q
What will happen to the alkane with bromine water?
A
Remain brown for some time.
