organic Chemistry Flashcards
Hydrocarbon def
Compound that only contains hydrogen and carbon
Homologous series def
- same general formula
- trend in physical properties
- similar chemical properties
What is crude oil a mixture of
Hydrocarbons
General formula for alkAnes
Cn H2n+2
Trend in viscosity
More viscous down
Main fractions obtained from crude oil
- refinery gases
- gasoline
- kerosene
- diesel
- fuel oil
- bitumen
What is fractional distillation
A process used to separate a mixture of liquids that have similar boiling points
Temperature trend
Hotter down
Boiling point trend
Higher down
Refinery gas use
Fizzy drinks
Gasoline use
Petrol (fuel for cars)
Kerosine use
Fuel for planes
Diesel use
Fuel for trucks
Fuel oil use
Fuel for ships
Bitumen use
Roads
Colour trend
Darker down
AlkEne general formula
Cn H2n
What is an isomer
A molecule that has the same molecular formula but a different structural formula
What is the molecular formula
The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule eg. C2H4
What is the displayed formula
Shows how all the atoms are arranged and all the bonds between them eg. H-C-H
What is the structural formula
Shows the arrangement of atoms carbon by carbon eg. CH2CH2