Natures Chemistry - Carbon Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated compounds?
A
Saturated compounds only contain single carbon-carbon bonds while unsaturated compounds contain at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
2
Q
What is an addition reaction?
A
Where two molecules combine to form a single molecule.
3
Q
What happens to unsaturated compounds when mixed with bromine water?
A
They decolourise in bromine water.
4
Q
What is an isomer?
A
Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae.
5
Q
What makes the boiling point increase?
A
Increasing the size of the molecule.
