natures chemistry end of unit question - mistakes Flashcards

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Q
ethyl mercaptan (C 2 H 6 S) is a smelly gas added too gaseous fuels for detection of gas leaks 
name 3 products formed when ethyl mercaptan is burned in a plentyful supply of air
A

water, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide

(sulfur is in the formula - must fully read question and look out for that kind of easy mistake)

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2
Q

state a disadvantage of adding sulfur compounds too a fuel

A

sulfur dioxide will be produced when fuel burns which is the main cause of acid rain

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3
Q

propene reacts whith hydrogen chloride to form two posible products
name the type of reaction taking place

A

adition

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4
Q

what must be included in a diagram of the burning alcohol experiment

A
  • thermomiter
  • copper can (with labled contence)
  • drought sheild
  • spirit burner
  • alcohol
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