C10- Organic Reactions

Question 1

Functional groups

Answer 1

A functional group is a group of atoms within an organic compound that give that compound its unique chemical and physical properties

Question 2

Example of functional a group

Answer 2

The double bond (in alkenes)

Question 3

Homologous series

Answer 3

A group of organic compounds that have the same functional group

Question 4

Key features of homologous series

Answer 4

Similar chemical properties
Trends in physical properties

Question 5

General formula

Answer 5

The general formula of a homologous series is an algebraic representation of the molecular formula of the compound in that series

Question 6

General formula of alkanes

Answer 6

Cn H2n+2

Question 7

Formula for ethane

Answer 7

C2H6

Question 8

General formula for Alkenes

Answer 8

Cn H2n

Question 9

Formula for Ethene

Answer 9

C2H4

Question 10

Hydrocarbons

Answer 10

Compounds made of hydrogen and carbon atoms only

Question 11

Alkanes

Answer 11

Alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons. They only contain single covalent bonds between carbon atoms

Question 12

Alkenes

Answer 12

Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons. They contain a double covalent bond between carbon atoms