organic chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
what is a alkane?
A
saturated compound
2
Q
what type of bond does a alkane have?
A
single
3
Q
what is a hydrocarbon?
A
compound formed by hydrogen and carbon
4
Q
what are properties of short hydrocarbon?
A
- flammable
- more runny
- less viscous
5
Q
what is equation for complete combustion?
A
hydrogen + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water (energy)
6
Q
what is crude oil?
A
fossil fuel
7
Q
what is crude oil made from?
A
buried remains of plankton from millions of years ago
8
Q
what are used for crude oil?
A
- detergents
- solvents
- lubricants
- fuel
9
Q
what is cackling?
A
splitting up long chain hydrocarbons
10
Q
what does cracking produce?
A
alkene
11
Q
what are the two methods for cracking?
A
- heat them then pass over catalyst (powered aluminium oxide)
- heat them and mix them with steam
12
Q
what type of bond do alkenes have?
A
double
13
Q
what is general formula for alkene?
A
CnH2n
14
Q
what is general formula for alkane?
A
CnH2n+2
15
Q
what is functional group for carboxylic acid?
A
COOH
