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Organic Chemistry Flashcards

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What is the formula of Methane?

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CH4

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What is the formula of Ethane?

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C2H6

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What is the formula of Propane?

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C3H8

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What is the formula of Butane?

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C4H10

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What are the properties of hydrocarbons with shorter lengths?

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More runny it is, less viscous, more volatile, more flammable

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What is the general formula of an alkane?

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CnH2n+2

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Alkanes are saturated compounds - explain why?

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Each carbon atom forms four single covalent bonds.

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What is the word equation for complete combustion?

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hydrocarbon + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water (+energy)

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What is the general formula for alkenes?

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CnH2n

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What does incomplete combustion result in?

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A smoky yellow flame and less energy

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What is the word equation for incomplete combustion?

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alkene + oxygen –> carbon + carbon monoxide + carbon dioxide + water (+energy)

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What is the word equation for fermentation?

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Sugar –(Yeast)–> ethanol + carbon dioxide

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What is the

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