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1
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define empirical formula

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the simplest whole numbre ratio of atoms of each element in a compound

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2
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what do compounds in a homologous series share in common

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  • same general formula
  • same functional group
  • react in similar ways
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3
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what is the functional group for an alkene

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C=C - carbon carbon double bond

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4
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what is the stem for 1 carbon in a compound

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meth-

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5
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what is the stem for 2 carbon in a compound

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eth-

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6
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what is the stem for 3 carbon in a compound

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prop-

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7
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what is the stem for 4 carbon in compound

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but–

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8
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what is the prefix for an alkane

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-ane

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9
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what is the prefix for an alkene

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-ene

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10
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what is the general formula for alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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11
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what is the general formula for alkenes

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CnH2n

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12
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what is the general formula for alcohols

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CnH2n+1OH

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13
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define hydrocarbon

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molecules made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms

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14
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define saturated

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only containing single bonds between carbon atoms

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15
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define unsaturated

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have double or triple bonds between carbon atoms

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16
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define isomer

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molecules with the same molecular formula but different structual formulae

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17
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what are the rules for isomers

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  • take one carbon off the long chain
  • re-bond that carbon to the original chain at least one carbon from the end
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18
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what is crude oil

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a mixture of molecules

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19
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what is the process which seperates out crude oil

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fractional distilation

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20
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describe fractional distilation of crude oil

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  • the oil is heated until it vapourises
  • the vapours rise up the column until just below their bloiling point and condense
  • the column is coller and the top than the bottom
  • larger molecules with higher boiling points condense at the bottom
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21
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what is the order of products from crude oil fractional distilation from top to bottom

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  • refinery gases
  • gasoline
  • kerosene
  • diesel
  • fuel oil
  • bitumen
22
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what are the physical properties of the longer hydrocarbons

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  • larger molecules
  • more viscous
  • more yellow / orange
23
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why are short-chain hydrocarbons more useful than long chain molecules

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  • they ignite more easily
  • can be used as fuels
    but there is a larger supply of long chain hydrocarbons
24
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how is the demand met for smaller hydrocarbons

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long hydrocarbons are split into smaller molecules by a process of catalytic cracking

25
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what are the conditions are catalytic cracking

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  • 600-700 degress celcius
  • catalyst of silica or alumina
26
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what type of reaction is combustion

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exothermic

27
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what are the two types of combustion

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  • complete combustion
  • incomplete combustion
28
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what are the conditions and results for complete combustion

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  • lots of O2
  • releases CO2 and H2O
29
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what are the conditions and results for incomplete combustion

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  • limited O2
  • releases CO, C and H2O
    (toxic carbon monoxide and soot)
30
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what are the affects environmentally from combustion

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  • CO2 = greenhouse gas = global warming
  • CO = toxic, prevents oxygen in blood
  • SO2 = acid rain
31
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define volatile

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when something quickly changes from a liquid to a vapour

32
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are alkanes saturated or unsaturated

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saturated

33
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whats more reactive alkanes or alkenes and why

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alkenes - due to the C=C

34
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what are alkenes used to produce

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plastics

35
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how do you distinguish between alkenes and alkanes

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react them with bromine water

36
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what is formed when alkanes or alkenes react with halogens

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haloalkanes

37
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describe how alkenes react with bromine water & what type of reaction is it

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  • rapidly decoloursies
  • orange to colourless
  • addition reaction
  • C2H4Br2
38
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descirbe how alkanes react with bromine water & what type of reaction is it

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  • only react with intense UV light
  • substitution reaction
  • C2H5Br + HBr
39
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when are alkenes produced

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when large hydrocarbon moleules are cracked into smaller hydrocarbon molecules

40
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what are addition polymers made from

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unsaturated monomers

40
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what are addition polymers

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aubstances of high average relative molecular mass made by joining lots of small units called monomers

41
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what must monomers have to make a polymer

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a double covalent bond

42
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what is the process called where monomers join to creat a polymer

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addition polymerisation

43
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how would you right a polymer of ethene

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poly(ethene)

44
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how do you draw a polymer

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a repeat unit

45
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describe what is needed in a repeat unit for a polymer

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  • brackets
  • continued bonds outside the brackets
  • only the bit that used to have the double bond
  • an n outside the bracket
46
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define inert

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dont react easily

47
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are addition polymers inert

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yes

48
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why are addition polymers inert

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because the carbon-carbon bonds in the polymer chain are very strong and are not easily broken

49
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how does the fact that polymers are inert affect the environment

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  • very long time to biodegrade
  • buring them releases toxic gases
  • have to reuse and recycle

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