Topic 1 (production): DP 1:(3) identify that ethylene, because of the high reactivity of its double bond, is readily transformed into many useful products Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of a reaction in which two or more molecules are reacted together to form a single molecule?
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Addition reaction
2
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What characteristic of the double bond means that reactions happen readily?
A
Easily broken
3
Q
What does the reaction between ethylene and water look like?
A
C2H4 + H2O → C2H5OH
- produces ethanol
4
Q
What is the main advantage of the double bond?
A
Ethylene can undergo polymerisation
5
Q
What are the raw materials for many plastics?
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Alkenes (i.e. ethylene, propene) are the RAW materials for many plastics such as polyethene and
polypropylene.
