Uses of Products of Addition Reactions of Ethene Flashcards
What is formed when ethene reacts with a bromine molecule?
1,2-dibromoethane
What forms 1,2-dibromoethane
Ethene and bromine
What is 1,2-dibromoethane used for?
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It is used as a fumigant for treating timber logs against termites and beetles
For controlling moths in beehives
What was 1,2-dibromoethane used for in relation to cars before it was banned?
It was used as an anti-knock additive in leaded petrol
What is formed when ethene reacts with a molecule of chlorine?
1,2-dichloroethane
What forms 1,2-dichloroethane ?
Ethene and a chlorine molecule
What is 1,2-dichloroethane used for?
2
It is used to manufacture chloroethene (vinyl chloride)
This is used to make PVC (polyvinyl chloride) which is a widely used plastic
What is chloroethene also called?
Vinyl chloride
What is also called vinyl chloride?
Chloroethene
What is chloroethene/vinyl chloride used for?
It is used to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) which is a widely used plastic
What is used to make PVC (polyvinyl chloride)?
Vinyl chloride/chloroethene
What is the systematic name for PVC?
Poly(chloroethene)
What is formed when ethene reacts with a hydrogen chloride?
Chloroethane
What forms chloroethane?
It is formed when ethene reacts with a hydrogen chloride
What is chloroethane used for?
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It is used in dentistry as one of the means of diagnosing a ‘dead tooth’
A small amount of the substance is placed on the tooth and because of the low boiling point of the liquid this creates a localised chilling effect
If the tooth is still alive this chilling should be felt by the patient
It is used in industry to treat cellulose to make ethylcellulose which is a thickening agent and binder in paints and cosmetics
