reversible reactions Flashcards
1
Q
what is le chateliers principle
A
If a system at equilibrium is subjected to a change, the system will adjust to counteract the change.
2
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what is a hydrocarbon
A
molecules only made up hydrogen and carbon
3
Q
name something that has lots of hydrocarbons in it
A
CRUDE OIL is made from PLANKTON buried underwater and compressed over a long time.
4
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name 2 types of hydrocarbons
A
alkanes and alkenes
5
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what is a alkane
A
ALKANES are made of single-contently bonded CARBON atoms surrounded by HYDROGEN atoms (we say alkanes are SATURATED).
6
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what is a alkene
A
unsaturated compounds with at least one carbon-to-carbon double bond.
