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Topic 9b- Hydrocarbons and polymers Flashcards

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What does saturated mean in reference to bonds?

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No double bonds- each atom has formed as many bonds with different atoms as it can

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What is the formula in terms of n for alkanes?

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CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

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What is the difference in structure between an alkene and an alkane?

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alkenes have the carbon double-bond

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What is important to note about reactivity of alkenes?

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Alkenes are more reactive than alkanes
(think about it being more ‘kene’ to react)

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What happens when bromine reacts with an alkene?

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  • double bond is opened up leaving a single bond between the two carbons
  • the bromine acts like 2 hydrogen molecules that bond with single bonds to the carbons
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How do alkenes form polymers?

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addition polymerisation

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What hydrocarbon undergoes addition polymerisation to form polymers?

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Alkenes

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What are the properties of polyethene

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  • flexible, electrical insulator
  • cheap
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What are the properties of polypropene

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  • flexible
  • strong
  • tough
  • mouldable
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What are the properties of polychloroethene (PVC)

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  • tough
  • cheap
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What are the properties of polytetraflouroethene (PTFE)

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  • unreactive
  • tough
  • non-stick
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What are the uses of polyethene

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  • plastic bags
  • bottles
  • wire insulation
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What are the uses of polypropene

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  • crates
  • furniture
  • ropes
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What are the uses of polychloroethene (PVC)

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  • window frames
  • water pipes
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What are the uses of polytetraflouroethene?

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  • non-stick pans
  • waterproof clothing
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What does condensation polymerisation involve?

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Monomers from two functional groups that react together forming bonds and forming a small molecule that is lost (e.g. water).

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What’s an example of a naturally occuring polymer?

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  • DNA- deoxyribonucleic acid
  • amino acids and proteins
  • carbohydrates and starch
18
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What are pastics made from?

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Crude oil

19
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What are the disposal methods of plastic waste?

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  • landfill
  • combustion
  • recycling
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How many carbons does an alkane / alkene have by name?

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  • Meth- 1
  • Eth- 2
  • Prop- 3
  • But- 4
21
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What molecules form together to create polymers through condensation polymerisation?

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dicarboxylic acids and diols which produce a water molecule as a byproduct

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