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1
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alkane general formula

A

CnH2n+2

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alkene general formula

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CnH2n

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Alkane saturated/unsaturated?

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saturated (single bonds)

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Alkene saturated/unsaturated?

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unsaturated (double bonds)

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5
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name some alkanes

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methane

ethane

propane

butane

pentane

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6
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name some alkenes

A

ethene

propene

butene

pentene

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7
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alcohol genera formula

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CnH2n+1OH

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8
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alcohol functional group

A

hydroxyl group

-OH

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9
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alkene functional group

A

carbon double bond

C=C

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10
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alkane functional group

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carbon single bond

C-C

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11
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define homologous series

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a family of chemicals with the same general formula, similar chemical reactivity and a treend in physical properties

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12
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define functional group

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a part of the molecule that deterines reactivity,

for example alkenes have a C=C functional group

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13
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define hydrocarbons

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molecules that only contain either carbon or hydrogen

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14
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define unsaturated

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a molecule that has a double bond between carbon atoms

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15
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define saturated

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a molecule that has a single bond between carbon atoms

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16
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why do properties change between long and short-chain alkanes

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because as the chain length increases the intermolecular forces increase between molecules so more energ is needed to overcome them.

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17
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properties of short-chain alkanes

A

low viscosity

low boiling points

highly flammable

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18
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properties of long-chain alkanes

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high boiling point

very viscous

low flammability

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19
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reaction between alcohol annd sodium

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produces hydroogen

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20
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reaction wih alcohol and (strong) oxidising agents

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produce a carboxylic acid

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21
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reaction between alcohol and air (and heat)

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carbon dioxide and water

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22
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complete combustion of methanol

A

2CH3OH (l) + 3O2 (l) —–>

2CO2 (g) + 4H2O (l)

23
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reaction between alcohol and water

A

dissolve to produce a neutral solution

24
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conditions for fermentation

A

37oC

anaerobic

slightly acidic

25
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products of fermentation

A

aqueous solution of carbon dioxide and ethanol

26
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reactants of fermentations

A

yeast

sugar solution

27
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what reactions are alkenes involved in?

A

addition reactions

28
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reaction between oxygen and alkenes

A

incomplete combustion

smoky flame

water

carbon monoxide

carbon

29
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reaction between alkenes and hydrogen

A

called hydrogenation

in presence of nickle catalyst

produce alkanes

30
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reactions between alkenes and halogens

A

shaken with bromine water turns an orangey-brown solution to colourless

31
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ethene and bromine (water)

A

ethene + bromine –> dibromoethane

C2H4 + Br2 —> CH2Br2CH2Br

32
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alkenes and water (steam) reaction

A

in presence of phosphoric acid catalyst

produces an alcohol

33
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carboxylic acid general formula

A

CnH2n+1COOH

34
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properties of carboxylic acids

A

partially ionise in water (weak acids)

35
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functional group of carboxylic acids

A

carboxyl group

-COOH

36
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name some carboxylic acids

A

methanoic (HCOOH)

ethanoic (CH3COOH)

propanoic (CH3CH2COOH)

butanoic (CH3CH2CH2COOH)

37
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carboxylic acids with carbonates

A

produce salt

water

carbon dioxide

38
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carboxylic acids with alcohols

A

with acid catalyst

produce water and ester

39
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ethanoic acid + ethanol

A

—–> ethyl ethanoate + water

40
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carboxylic acid and water

A

dissolve to give slightly acidic solutions

41
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addition polymerisation

A

one type of monomer

one product formed (polymer)

42
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condensation polymerisation

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two monomer each with two of the same functional group or one monomer with two different functional groups

two products (polymer and water)

43
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amino acids

A

organic compounds that have two different functional groups

Amine group (-NH2)

carboxyl group (-COOH)

44
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polymerisation with amino acids

A

condensation polymerisation

produces water and a polypeptide

(polypeptide is produced by peptide links between the two functional groups)

45
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formation of proteins

A

when 1 or more polypeptides become associated, they form macromolecules called proteins

46
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examples of proteins

A

haemoglobin

enzymes

antibodies

47
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name the bases in DNA

A

A (adenine)

T (thymine)

G (guanine)

C (cytosine)

48
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structure of dna

A

deoxyribonucleic acid

monomers are called nucelotides

2 polymer chains arranged in a double helix structure

49
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dna role

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encodes genetic information for the development, reproduction and functioning of organisms

50
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naturally occuring polymers

A

strach (sugar monomers)

cellulose (sugar monomers)

proteins (amino acid monomers)

51
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why is a polymer structure good for dna

A

LONG-CHAIN : allows for large storage of information

STABLE : so that information does not change

52
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what properties make hydrocarbons good fuels

A

high volatility (evaporates easily)

low boiling point

flammablility

low viscosity

53
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stages of fractional distillation

A

evaporation

condesation

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GCSE Chemistry (7 decks)

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