mistakes from mock Flashcards
1
Q
define relative atomic mass
A
average mass of all of the atoms relative to the 1/12 mass of a carbon atom
2
Q
how do you identify catalysts in an equation
A
catalysts in a equation are reactants in step 1 and products in step 2 so it is unchanged overall
3
Q
what conditions are needed for catalytic cracking
A
slight pressure
high temperature
4
Q
what are the products of catalytic cracking
A
branched alkanes
aromatics
5
Q
why is it easier to break a carbon to bromine bond than a carbon to fluorine bond
A
as you go down the group
the carbon halogen bond length increases so the bond energy decreases so it is easier to break