Unit 2- Natures Chemistry Flashcards
How can esters be made?
By reacting a carboxylic acid and an alcohol
What is an isomer?
A hydrocarbon with the same molecular formula but different structural formula
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated ?
Unsaturated
What is the test for an unsaturated carbon
Bromine water test
What is the structural formula for cyclooctane
/C\
C C
\C/
What is produced when hydrogen reacts with butene?
Butane
What is the name of the functional group for the alcohols?
Hydroxyl group
What type of products can alcohols be used for?
Solvents and perfumes
Hydrogenation converts what into alkanes?
Alkenes
Writ the molecular formula for cyclooctane
C8H16
When methanol and ethanoic acid react what homologous series would that belong to ?
Esters
What are the main uses of the esters homologous series
Used as flavouring, industrial solvents, fragrances and materials
What are compounds like alkanes and alcohols examples of?
Fuels
Combustion reactions release heat, what type of reaction is this?
Exothermic
What is the name of the functional group in the carboxylic acids?
Carboxyl group