Uses Of Fully Halogenated Alkanes

Question 1

Almost all organic compounds burn to form what?

Answer 1

Carbon dioxide and water

Question 2

Almost all organic compounds burn to form carbon dioxide and water, what are the exceptions to this?

Answer 2

The fully halogenated alkanes

Question 3

What are fully halogenated alkanes added to in order to reduce their tendency to catch fire?

Answer 3

Fabrics

Question 4

Why are full halogenated alkanes added to fabrics?

Answer 4

To reduce their tendency to catch fire

Question 5

What is added to fabrics in order to reduce their tendency to catch fire?

Answer 5

Full halogenated alkanes

Question 6

What type of alkanes were used in fire extinguishers but are now longer used due to the damage they cause to the ozone layer?

Answer 6

Halogenated alkanes such as CBrCIF2

Question 7

What are fully halogenated alkanes often referred to as?

Answer 7

Flame retardants

Question 8

Why were halogenated alkanes such as CBrCIF2 used in fire extinguishers?

Answer 8

They were used because they do not support combustion and a re denser than aur

Question 9

Why was the use of halogenated alkanes such as CBrCIF2 stopped?

Answer 9

Because of the damage they cause to the ozone layer

Question 10

Give an example of a halogenated alkane that used to be used in fire extinguishers.

Answer 10

CBrCIF2