The prefix for 3 carbons is but-
The general formula for alkanes is:
Have a general formula of
each molecule differs from the last by
Trends down the series:
1. Melting points and boiling points
2. Volatility
3. Flammability
4. Viscosity
5. Intermolecular forces
CH2
CnH2n+2
Name the alkane
Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons. Most of these hydrocarbons are alkanes.
The general formula of an alkane is CnH2n+2
Complete the structural formula for the alkane that has six carbon atoms in its molecules.
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Crude oil contains a large number of hydrocarbons.
Crude oil is a finite resource.
What is a finite resource?
Tick (✓) one box.
What is crude oil formed from?
Tick (✓) one box.
This diagram shows a reaction which takes place in an oil refinery.
X, Y and Z are all examples of which type of compound?
Suggest one use for compound Z.
Match the alkane name to its molecular formula
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
Propane | arrow_right_alt | CH4 |
Butane | arrow_right_alt | C2H6 |
Ethane | arrow_right_alt | C3H8 |
Pentane | arrow_right_alt | C4H10 |
Methane | arrow_right_alt | C5H12 |

This is a hydrocarbon

This is a hydrocarbon

This is a hydrocarbon

This is a hydrocarbon

This is a hydrocarbon
The molecule in the previous question is...
A hexane molecule has 6 carbon atoms in the chain. How many hydrogen atoms are there?
The chemical formulae for ethane is...
Fossil fuels are a renewable resource
Crude oil is formed when...
Hydrocarbons are compounds made of...
What is fractional distillation?
Which of the following are examples of components that can be separated using fractional distillation?
Fractional distillation is an example of a physical separation technique.
The alkanes from crude oil are separated into fractions by fractional distillation.
Explain how this is done and why it separates the alkanes into fractions.
Fractions are mixtures of substances with similar boiling points – they are not pure substances. How can you tell that they are mixtures and not pure substances.
5.20 kg of crude oil contains 1.53 kg of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).
Calculate the percentage (%) of LPG in 5.20 kg of crude oil.
Give your answer to 3 significant figures.
Describe how a fractioning column separates crude oil.
In a fractioning column, compounds are separated by...
Where would the least flammable compounds be found?

Where would would the most volatile compounds be found?

Where would the smallest and shortest alkanes be found?

What is fractional distillation?
Fractional distillation is an example of a physical separation technique.
Describe the relationship shown by the graph and use ideas about forces between molecules to explain this relationship.
1. The more carbons the higher the point.
2. The carbons the larger the molecules.
3. Larger molecules have boiling points
4. Larger molecules have larger forces them
5. The larger the forces between the molecules the more is required for them to break out of a liquid and become a
6. The more energy needed to the molecules, the higher the boiling point of the hydrocarbon
7. The larger / more the forces between the , the higher the boiling point.
1. Bonds between do not break ;
2. Forces between (intermolecular forces) are overcome
3. Bonds between atoms are
4. Forces between molecules are ;
All alkanes are:
1. (contain carbon and hydrogen
2. (contain all bonds)
3. (can be combusted.)
4. have strong bonds between the
5. have weak forces between
ONLY
Trends for alkanes as the carbon chain gets longer
Flammability
Viscosity
strength of intermolecular forces
Height of point of condensation in fractional distillation column
Volatility
Melting and boiling points
Increase
Decreases
Alkanes burn in oxygen. Balance the equation for methane burning.
Put numbers in each box - that number could be 1.
Which of the following equations for the complete combustion of alkanes is correct?
Which of the following are possible products from the incomplete combustion of propene?
Sort the following alkenes into order of increasing chain length, starting with the molecule that has the shortest chain.
butene
pentene
propene
hexene
ethene
Ethene is an alkene.
Which reagent is used to test for alkenes?
Here is an equation for cracking. Complete the equation
C30H62 → C10H22 +
Hydrocarbons can be cracked to produce more useful molecules.
Complete the sentence.
Choose the answer from these: Alloys Fertilisers Fuels
Some products of cracking are useful as
From the previous question, What type of chemical reaction takes place when compound X is converted into compounds Y and Z?
Compounds Y and Z are both useful substances.Compound Y is unsaturated. Compound Z is saturated.
Suggest one use for compound Y.
Most ethene is produced by the process of cracking.
Cracking is a type of thermal.......
Which of the following fractions are commonly used as fuels for cars? Tick 2 correct answers
What is the name of the thermal decomposition reaction where larger alkanes are broken down into smaller alkanes and alkenes?
Which of the following is an example of a hydrocarbon that can be cracked? Tick 1 correct answer
Which process involves heating larger alkanes to vapourise them, mixing with steam and heating to high temperatures to break down the hydrocarbon molecules? Tick 1 correct answer
Which of the following statements about alkenes is false? Tick 1 correct answer
Which statement best describes why different fractions of crude oil have different properties and uses? Tick 1 correct answer
Reactions of alkenes happen at their functional group. Which of the following is the
functional group of alkenes? Tick 1 correct answer
Match the following key terms to their definitions. Write the correct letter in each box
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
alkenes | arrow_right_alt | compounds that contain at least one carbon–carbon double covalent bond |
saturated compounds | arrow_right_alt | hydrocarbons that contain the C=C functional group |
functional group | arrow_right_alt | compounds that contain only single covalent bonds |
unsaturated compounds | arrow_right_alt | the atom or group of atoms responsible for the way a compound reacts |
Which of the following statements about alkenes are correct? Tick 2 correct answers
This question is about addition reactions.
The figure below shows the displayed structural formula of ethene.

When bromine water is added to ethene, the bromine water changes from orange to....
Chlorine reacts with ethene.
Which of the following shows the displayed structural formula of the compound produced when chlorine reacts with ethene?
Chloroethene can be used to produce a polymer called poly(chloroethene).
The displayed structural formula of chloroethene is

Which represents the structure of poly(chloroethene)?
Tick (✓) one box.
This question is about monomers and polymers.
Compound A has an alkene functional group and an ester functional group.
Figure 1 represents a molecule of compound A.
Click on the alkene functional group

Which of the following is the organic product when propene reacts with steam at a high temperature and pressure, in the presence of an acid catalyst? Tick 1 correct answer
Which homologous series does this compound belong to?

Give the name of this carboxylic acid
Tick all the pictures that represent ethanol
What is the name of the process that produces solutions of ethanol from sugar, resulting from the anaerobic respiration of microorganisms? Fill in the blank
Name the molecule in the image shown

Identify the functional groups present in the molecule shown in the image

Which two reactants can react together in the presence of an acid catalyst to produce this compound?

Carboxylic acids do not fully ionise in water. What kinds of acids are they?
When alcohols and carboxylic acids react, they form an ester.

Please name this ester
Which functional group do esters contain? Tick 1 correct answer
Where are esters used? Tick 2 correct answers
Which of the following statements about addition polymerisation are correct?
The image shows an amino acid. How many functional groups are present in this amino acid?

Condensation polymerisation involves monomers that have how many functional groups?
A polymer is made up of many __________. What one word completes the sentence?
What type of polymerisation happens when amino acids react together?
Amino acids can be combined to produce... what?
What is the name of the functional group -NH2 ?
When monomers combine in condensation polymers, what is the biproduct?
How many products are formed during addition polymerisation? Tick 1 correct answer
Polymerisation of the monomer shown in the image will produce which polymer? Tick 1 correct answer

What is shown in the image? Tick 1 correct answer

Match the key terms with the correct definitions. Write the correct letter in each box
| Stavka koja se može prevući | arrow_right_alt | Odgovarajuća stavka |
|---|---|---|
addition polymerisation | arrow_right_alt | long-chained molecules formed by joining together monomers. |
repeating nunit | arrow_right_alt | small molecules that can join together to form a polymer. |
monomers | arrow_right_alt | where monomers join together to form only one product. |
polymers | arrow_right_alt | a section of a polymer that repeats |
How does the relative molecular mass (Mr) of poly(ethene) compare with the relative molecular mass of ethene? Tick 1 correct answer
The image shows two repeat units. Which monomer was used in polymerisation to form a polymer containing these repeat units? Tick 1 correct answer
