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Key Area 2.1 - Homologous Series Flashcards

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What is a homologous series

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A family of compounds with similar chemical properties that can be represented by the same general formula

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Name the alkanes

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Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
Pentane
Hexane
Heptane
Octane
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3
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What is the general formula for alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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What is a fraction

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A group of hydrocarbons which have boiling points within a given range

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What is fractional distillation

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Crude oil is separated into fractions by fractional distillation. This is the separation of crude oil using the varying boiling points of the liquid

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Name the fractions

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Refinery gas
Gasoline
Kerosine
Diesel fuels
Lubricating oils
Fuel oil
Bitumen
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What are the uses for the fraction - Refinery Gas

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Heating and cooking

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What are the uses for the fraction - Naptha

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Petrol

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What are the uses for the fraction - Kerosine

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Heating and jet fuel

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What are the uses for the fraction - diesel

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Train car and Lorry fuel

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What are the uses for the fraction - lubricating oils

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Oils and waxes

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What are the uses for the fraction - fuel oil

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Central heating and factory fuels

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What are the uses for the fraction - bitumen

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Roofing and tar for roads

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14
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Describe the ease of evaporation

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High to low

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Describe the size of molecules

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Small to large

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Describe the boiling point

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Low to high

17
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Describe the viscosity

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Low to high

18
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Describe the flammability

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High to low

19
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What is the general formula for the alkanes

A

CnH2n

20
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What is the general formula for cycloalkanes

A

CnH2n

21
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What is the general formula for cycloalkenes

A

CnH2n-2

22
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What molecules are saturated

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Single bonds

Alkanes

23
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What is an addition reaction

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Alkenes are more reactive as they contain a double bond. During this reaction the double bond breaks and a molecule such as bromine adds on across the bond

24
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Why is bromine water addition reactions

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Naturally brown in colour but when reacted with alkenes it turns colourless immediately

25
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What is a hydrocarbon

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Compounds which contain hydrogen and Carbon only

26
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What is catalytic cracking

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A chemical reaction which breaks large hydrocarbons into smaller unsaturated and saturated molecules using a catalyst such as aluminium oxide

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