sc22 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the general formula for alkanes?
A
Cn H2n+2
2
Q
Why are alkanes saturated?
A
They don’t contain C=C double bonds
3
Q
What is the general formula for alkenes?
A
Cn H2n
4
Q
Why are alkenes unsaturated hydrocarbons?
A
- contain at least one C=C double bond
- has hydrogen and carbon carbons only
5
Q
What is the test for alkanes/alkenes?
A
- alkenes react with bromine water as it has a double bond turning it colourless
- alkanes don’t react leaving it orange
6
Q
What is the reaction for the complete combustion of alkanes/alkenes?
A
Alkane/alkene + oxygen —> CO2 + H2O
7
Q
What happens in addition reactions?
A
double bond in alkene breaks and the other molecule joins to its bonds