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Organic chemistry Definitions/Details Flashcards

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Homologous series

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a family of similar compounds with similar chemical properties due to the presence of the same functional group

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Saturated compound

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A compound that has molecules in which all carbon-carbon bonds are single bonds

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Unsaturated compound

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A compound that has molecules in which one or more carbon-carbon bonds are not single bonds

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Functional group

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an atom or group of atoms that determine the chemical properties of a homologous series

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Structural isomers

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Compounds with the same molecular formula, but different structural formulae

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Structural formula

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an ambiguous description of the way the atoms in a molecule are arranged

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General formula of alkanes

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

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General formula of alkenes

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CₙH₂ₙ

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General formula of alcohols

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH

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General formula of carboxylic acids

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₁COOH

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General characteristics of a homologous series

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-Having the same functional group
-Having the same general formula
-Differing from one member to the next by a -CH₂- unit
-Displaying a trend in physical properties
-Sharing similar chemical properties

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12
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The bonding in alkanes is…

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single covalent

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Alkanes are…

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saturated hydrocarbons

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In terms of reactivity, alkanes are…

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generally unreactive, except in terms of combustion and substitution by chlorine

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What happens in a substitution reaction

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One atom or group of atoms is replaced by another atom or group of atoms

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Features of the substitution reaction of alkanes with chlorine

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-A photochemical reaction(occurs as a result of light energy)
-Ultraviolet light provides the activation energy

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17
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The suffix -ane refers to…

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alkanes

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18
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The suffix -ene refers to…

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alkenes

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19
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The suffix -ol refers to…

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alcohols

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20
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The suffix -oic acid refers to…

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carboxylic acids

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21
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The prefix meth- means that…

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there is 1 carbon atom

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The prefix eth- means that…

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there are 2 carbon atoms

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The prefix prop- means that…

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there are 3 carbon atoms

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The prefix but- means that…

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there are 4 carbon atoms

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The prefix pent- means that…

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there are 5 carbon atoms

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The prefix hex- means that…

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there are 6 carbon atoms

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27
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The bonding in alkenes includes a…

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double carbon-carbon covalent bond

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28
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Alkenes are…

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unsaturated hydrocarbons

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29
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In an addition reaction…

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an unsaturated alkene is turned into a saturated compound(only one product is formed)

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30
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Functional group of alkenes

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C=C

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How alkenes are made

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By cracking alkanes(using a high temperature and a catalyst)

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Why alkenes are much more reactive than alkanes

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The double bond in alkenes can break to add on other atoms

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33
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Addition polymerisation

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an addition reaction in which alkene molecules(monomers) add on to each other to form compounds with much longer carbon chains(polymers)

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Test for unsaturation

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-Add bromine water(which is orange) to a compound
-If a C=C bond is present in that compound, the solution becomes colourless

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Reactions between hydrogen and alkenes will produce…

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Conditions required for reactions between hydrogen and alkenes

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-Temperature: 150°C
-Catalyst: nickel catalyst

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Hydration reaction

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a chemical reaction in which a substance reacts with water

38
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What happens when alkenes react with steam

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Alcohols are formed

39
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Conditions required for reactions between steam and alkenes

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-Temperature: 300°C
-Pressure: 60atm
-Catalyst: (phosphoric)acid catalyst

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Complete combustion of alkanes

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The alkane and oxygen react together to form carbon dioxide and water

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Incomplete combustion of alkanes

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The alkane and oxygen react together to form carbon monoxide and water

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Functional group of alcohols

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Uses of ethanol

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-Is a good solvent(dissolves many substances that don’t dissolve in water)
-Is used as a fuel

44
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Combustion of ethanol

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Ethanol reacts with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water

45
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Conditions required for the fermentation of aqueous glucose(to form ethanol)

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-Temperature: 25-35°C
-In the presence of yeast
-Catalyst: yeast enzymes
-In the absence of oxygen

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Conditions required for the hydration of ethene

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-Temperature: 300°C
-Pressure: 60atm
-Catalyst: (Phosphoric)acid catalyst

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Advantages of the manufacture of ethanol by fermentation

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-Renewable(uses plants)
-Uses less energy(lower temperature and pressure)

48
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Disadvantages of the manufacture of ethanol by fermentation

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-Produces carbon dioxide as waste
-Slow process

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Advantages of the manufacture of ethanol by the hydration of ethene

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-No waste products
-Produces ethanol continuously
-Quicker process

50
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Disadvantages of the manufacture of ethanol by the hydration of ethene

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-Requires a lot of energy(high heat and pressures)
-Use of crude oil which is non-renewable

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Functional group of carboxylic acids

52
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In terms of acidity, all carboxylic acids are…

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weak acids

53
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Carboxylic acids are made by…

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oxidising alcohols

54
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Process of fermentation of ethanol

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When ethanol is left in presence of oxygen(eg. in open air), bacteria will bring about its oxidation to ethanoic acid

55
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Process of oxidation via acidified potassium
manganate(VII)

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When ethanol is heated with the oxidising agent acidified potassium manganate(VII), ethanoic acid is formed

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What happens when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol

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An ester and water is formed

57
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Reactions between carboxylic acids and alcohols are…

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-reversible
-condensation reactions

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Condensation reaction

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a chemical reaction in which two molecules are combined to form a single molecule with the loss of a small molecule (e.g. water)

59
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In an ester, the alcohol part comes…

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first in the name but second in the formula

60
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Catalyst for reactions between carboxylic acids and alcohols

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Concentrated sulfuric acid

61
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Fossil fuels

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-Coal
-Natural gas
-Petroleum

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Main constituent of natural gas

63
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Hydrocarbons

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compounds that contain hydrogen and carbon only

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Petroleum is a…

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mixture of hydrocarbons

65
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Use of refinery gas fraction

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Used in heating and cooking

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Use of gasoline/petrol fraction

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Fuel used in cars

67
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Use of naptha fraction

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Chemical feedstock(source for making other chemicals)

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Use of kerosene/paraffin fraction

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Use of diesel oil/gas oil fraction

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Fuel used in diesel engines

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Use of fuel oil fraction

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Fuel used in ships and home heating systems

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Use of lubricating oil fraction

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Lubricants, waxes and polishes

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Use of bitumen fraction

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Making roads

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How properties of fractions obtained from petroleum change from the bottom to the top

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-Decreasing chain length
-Higher volatility
-Lower boiling points
-Lower viscosity

74
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Polymers

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large molecules built up from small molecules(called monomers)

75
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What plastics are made from

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Environmental challenges caused by plastics

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-Disposal in land fill sites
-Accumulation in oceans
-Formation of toxic gases from burning

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Why plastics are hard to dispose of

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-Plastics are made from polymers
-Polymers are non-biodegradable(they don’t decay)
-Burning them isn’t good as poisonous gases form as a result

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Proteins

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natural polyamides

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Features of PET

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Can be converted back to monomers and re-polymerised

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Difference between addition and condensation polymerisation

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-There are no additional products made apart from the polymer in addition reaction
-A small molecule(eg. water) is also formed along with the polymer in a condensation reaction

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