Systematic Carbon Chemistry Flashcards

1
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What is a homologous series?

A

A family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical compounds.

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2
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What are alkanes?

A

Saturated hydrocarbons

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3
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What are alkanes commonly used as?

A

Fuel

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4
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Are alkanes soluble in water?

A

No

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5
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What is the general formula for alkanes?

A

CnH2n+2

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6
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What are cycloalkanes?

A

Saturated cyclic hydrocarbons

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7
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What are cycloalkanes used as?

A

Fuels and solvents

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8
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Are cycloalkanes soluble in water?

A

No

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9
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What is the general formula for cycloalkanes?

A

CnH2n

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10
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What are alkenes?

A

Unsaturated hydrocarbons

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11
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What are alkenes used to make?

A

Fuels and solvents

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12
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What is the functional group on alkenes?

A

C=C double bond functional group

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13
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What is the general formula for alkenes?

A

CnH2n

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14
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How do alkenes form alkanes?

A

Alkenes undergo an addition reaction with hydrogen to form alkanes - this is called hydrogenation.

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15
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How do alkenes form dihaloalkanes?

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Alkenes undergo addition reactions with halogens to form dihaloalkanes.

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16
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How do alkenes form alcohols?

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Alkenes undergo addition reactions with water to form alcohol - this is called hydration.

17
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What is a saturated compound?

A

A compound with only single carbon-carbon bonds.

18
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What is an unsaturated compound?

A

A compound containing C=C, double carbon=carbon bonds.

19
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What type of compounds can undergo addition reactions?

A

Unsaturated compounds

20
Q

What is an addition reaction?

A

Two molecules combine to form a single molecule.

21
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How do you use bromine solution to test for saturation?

A

Unsaturated compounds decolourise bromine solution whereas saturated compounds do not - as unsaturated compounds undergo an addition reaction with bromine.