The Alkanes Flashcards

1
Q

Define the term “homologous series”

A

A “family” of compounds that have the same general formula and similar chemical properties

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2
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What is a hydrocarbon?

A

A compound containing hydrogen and carbon only

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3
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What are the two products of cracking?

A

A short chained alkane and a short-chained alkene

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4
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What is the test for an alkene?

A

The decolourisation of bromine water

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5
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What is the test for an alkane?

A

The decolourisation of bromine water in UV light

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6
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What are the two types of cracking?

A

Catalytic cracking and thermal cracking

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7
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What is the type of catalyst used in catalytic cracking?

A

Zeolite

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8
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What are the products of complete combustion?

A

Water and carbon dioxide

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9
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What products can be formed from incomplete combustion?

A

Water, carbon monoxide, carbon

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10
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In fractional distillation what is the purpose of the bubble caps?

A

Forces the hydrocarbon vapour to bubble through a condensed liquid, causing the smaller molecules to continue to move up and condensing the larger ones.

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