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1
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define a fuel

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a substance that burns in air or oxygen to release a usable amount of energy

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define functional group

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an atom of group of atoms in an organic molecule that largely determine the molecules properties and reactions

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define hydrocarbon

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a compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen

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4
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define homologous series

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a series of compounds with similar chemical properties and the same general formula, in which each member contains on CH2 unit more than the previous number

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5
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define structural isomer

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a compound that has the same molecular formula, but a different structural formula

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6
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incomplete combustion

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occurs when supply of air/oxygen is insufficient, so CO2 not produced. water and carbon, or carbon monoxide and water are produced

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complete combustion

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requires plentiful supply of air so that elements in fuel can fully react w excess oxygen. produce CO2 and water

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alkanes

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a saturated hydrocarbon containing only single bonds between carbon atoms. general formula CnH2n+2

X decolourise bromine water
reacts in UV light
tetrahedral geometry - bond angle of 109.5 deg

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9
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alkenes

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an unsaturated hydrocarbon, containing one or more double bonds present between carbon atoms. general formula CnH2n

decolourises Br water from orange -> colourless
planar geometry - bond angle of 120 deg

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10
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carboxylic acids

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name ends in -oic acid
carbon in carboxyl functional group -COOH, is carbon no 1 in parent chain

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alcohols

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name ends in -anol
contains one hydroxyl -OH grp on chain

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primary, sec, tert alcohols

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primary = carbon w -OH is bonded to no or 1 carbon atom and oxidise to carboxylic acids
secondary = carbon bonded to 2 and oxidise to form ketones
tertiary = carbon bonded to 3 other

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alkynes

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unsaturated hydrocarbon, containing one or more triple bond present between carbon atoms. general formula CnH2n-2

decolourises bromine water
linear geom - bond angles 180 deg

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amines

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replace last -e of alkane w -amine
primary amines have structure alkyl group-NH2 (func grp)
amino- prefix w higher func grp

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amides

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contain -CONH2 grp always on carbon 1 of parent chain
suffix -amide and prefix amido-

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16
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aldehydes

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have the C=O bond at start of parent chain
contains -CHO functional group
name = add -al onto corresponding alkane

H-C=O

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ketones

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contain a carbonyl group, C=O
can be anywhere in chain
alkane ending with -one eg. alkanone

18
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priority in naming

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carboxylic acid
ester
amide
aldehyde
ketone
alcohol
amine
alkene
alkyne
alkane
haloalkane
branches

19
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esters

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contain ester func group =OCO-
formed from reaction of carboxylic acid and an alcohol
alkyl group (off the single oxygen) - yl hydrocarbon chain attaching to -COO, oate

20
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uses of ethanol

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solvent in perfumes, inks and glues
fuel to make biofuel
to make ester, used in food flav.
alcoholic drinks

21
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prod of ethanol from fermentation of glucose

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biological method
glucose -(yeast catalyst)-> ethanol + carbon dioxide

cheaper, sugar from sugar cane=renewable BUT slow, batch process and impure ethanol produced

22
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prod of ethanol from hydration

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chemical method
ethene + steam -> ethanol

fast, continuous, pure ethanol produced BUT expensive, uses ethene from crude oil = non renewable

23
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addition polymerisation

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alkene molecules = monomers
under pressure and with a catalyst, double bond b/w monomers breaks and bonds form to form poly____

24
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define monomer

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molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer

25
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substitution reaction

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alkanes = saturated so undergo limited chemical reactions
alkane + halogen -(UV light)-» haloalkane + hydrogen halide

26
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producing alcohol from haloalkane

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haloalkane + OH- -> alcohol + halide ion via sodium or potassium hydroxide solution

27
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addition reactions of alkenes

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alkene + hydrogen halide -> haloalkane
alkene + hydrogen -> alkane (need nickel catalyst and 150 deg for HYDROGENATION)
alkene + water -> alkanol (need phosphoric acid catalyst, 300 deg, 60-70 atm for HYDRATION)

28
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formation of esters

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reversible reaction
reaction b/w alkanol and acid
condensation reaction = produce h2o
esterification reaction
need H2SO4 catalyst

29
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oxidation of prim and sec alcohols

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primary: oxid by acidified permanganate (H+/MnO4-) or dichromate solution (H+/Cr2O72-) to produce aldehydes and carboxylic acids

eg. ethanol -> ethanal -> ethanoic acid

sec: oxid by same oxidising agents to form ketone (C=O)

30
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bonding b/w alkanes based w dispersion forces

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-molecules can be closer to one another, can pack more closely depending on shape
-larger molecules have more regions of charge to attract each other
-disp forces strength = increased

31
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solubility of organic molecules in water

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small alcohols, amines, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amides = able to form H bonds w water so soluble

water dissolves organic molecules by forming dipole-dipole attraction and H bonds w them

32
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elastomers

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type of polymer
can be stretched or deformed
can regain their shape
only a few cross links = sulfur bridges

33
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thermosetting

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type of polymer
cross links b/w chains
much higher melting points
cannot be remoulded
rigid and inflexible
eg. used on kitchen bench covering

34
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thermoplastic aka thermosoftening

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type of low density polymer
chains loosely tangles together
no cross links
low melting point
can be remoulded
eg. plastic bags, cling wrap

35
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LDPE

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low density polyethene
formed under high temps and pressure
branched chains = X fit together well so amorphous
low MP
soft and flexible

36
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HDPE

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high density poly ethene
formed using catalyst at low temp + pressure
unbranched chains
fit together much better, more crystalline, less amorphous
form harder substance eg. wheelie bins, classroom chairs