Unit 2- Natures Chemistry Flashcards

1
Q

How can esters be made?

A

By reacting a carboxylic acid and an alcohol

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2
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What is an isomer?

A

A hydrocarbon with the same molecular formula but different structural formula

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4
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Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated ?

A

Unsaturated

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5
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What is the test for an unsaturated carbon

A

Bromine water test

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6
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What is the structural formula for cyclooctane

A

/C\
C C
\C/

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7
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What is produced when hydrogen reacts with butene?

A

Butane

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8
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What is the name of the functional group for the alcohols?

A

Hydroxyl group

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9
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What type of products can alcohols be used for?

A

Solvents and perfumes

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10
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Hydrogenation converts what into alkanes?

A

Alkenes

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11
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Writ the molecular formula for cyclooctane

A

C8H16

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12
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When methanol and ethanoic acid react what homologous series would that belong to ?

A

Esters

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14
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What are the main uses of the esters homologous series

A

Used as flavouring, industrial solvents, fragrances and materials

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15
Q

What are compounds like alkanes and alcohols examples of?

A

Fuels

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16
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Combustion reactions release heat, what type of reaction is this?

A

Exothermic

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17
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What is the name of the functional group in the carboxylic acids?

A

Carboxyl group

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18
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Hydration converts Alkenes into?

A

Alcohols

19
Q

Example of an isomer?

A

Butane and 2-methylpropane

20
Q

What is vinegar used for?

A

Used for cleaning products designed to remove limescale and as a preservative in the food industry

26
Q

What is the name of the reaction that takes in hear?

A

Endothermic

30
Q

What time of products can carboxylic acids be used for?

A

To make esters

34
Q

List the names of the six smallest cycloalkanes

A
  1. Cyclopropane
  2. Cyclobutane
  3. Cyclopentane
  4. Cyclohexane
  5. Cycloheptane
  6. Cyclooctane
36
Q

What is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?

A

A hydrocarbon with at least 1 double carbon to carbon bond

41
Q

What is the name given for the reaction that takes place in the bromine water test?

A

Addition reaction