Topic 7 - 7.1 - Alcohols Flashcards
1
Q
What is another name the alcohols go by?
A
Alkanols
2
Q
What can be observed as the number of carbon atoms in an alkanol increases?
A
Melting and Boiling points increase and solubility in water decreases
3
Q
Why are alcohols used? List four uses of alcohols
A
Used because:
- Flammable
- Burns with a clean flame
Uses
- Fuel
- Human consumption
- Disinfectant wipes
- Hand gels
4
Q
Name the first 8 alcohols
A
- Methanol
- Ethanol
- Propanol
- Butanol
- Pentanol
- Hexanol
- Heptanol
- Octanol
5
Q
Alkanol general formula? List both
A
- CnH2n+1OH
- CnH2n+2O
6
Q
Define miscibility
A
The ability of two liquids to mix completely and form a single layer.
