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1
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What are the 3 stages of the mechanism of Halogenation of Alkanes?

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|> Initiation
|> Propagation
|> Termination

2
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Name of mechanism: Halogenation of Alkanes

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Free-radical Substitution

3
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Define: Propagation (free-radicals)

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Formation of Free Radicals

4
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What is produced from catalytic cracking?

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|> Cyclic & branched Alkanes

|> Aromatic Rings (e.g. Benzene)

5
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Define: Initiation (free-radicals)

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Formation of radicals under UV light

6
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What does Thermal Cracking produce?

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|> Alkanes

|> High % of Alkenes

7
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What are the Catalysts used in Catalytic Converters?

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Rh, Pd, Pt

8
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As the length of a carbon chain increases, the boiling point ____ ?

A

Increases

9
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Why are power station chimneys coated with CaO or CaCO₃?

A

Remove Sulfur Dioxide from Flue Gas

Form Plasterboard

10
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What are the Conditions for Halogenation of Alkanes?

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U.V. Light

11
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Why does boiling point decrease as no. of branches increases?

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|> Less points of contact
|> VDWs become weaker
|> Less energy to break

12
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What conditions is Thermal Cracking carried out at?

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v. High Temp

High Pressure

13
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Why are Alkanes not soluble in Water?

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|> They are non-polar

|> Water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds, which are much stronger than VDWs

14
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What is produced from Further Incomplete combustion of Alkanes?

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solid C & H₂O

15
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Define: Structural isomers

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Molecules with the same molecular formula but a different structural formula

16
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What are the products of Catalytic Cracking used for?

A

Motor Fuels

17
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Why does boiling point Increase as Chain Length Increases?

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|>More electrons
|>Stronger temporary dipoles
|>More energy needed to break

18
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Define: Saturated Hydrocarbons

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Only contain single C-C bonds

19
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Define: Cycloalkane

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|> Have general formula CnH₂n

|> Named according to largest ring

20
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What Inter-molecular forces attract neighbouring Alkane molecules?

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weak VDWs

21
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As the number of Branches in an Alkane Increases, the boiling point ____ ?

A

Decreases

22
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What is produced from Incomplete combustion of Alkanes?

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CO & H₂O

23
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Are alkanes polar or non-polar?

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|> Non-polar

|> C & H have similar electronegativity vaues

24
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Define: Hydrocarbon

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Compounds that contain Carbon & Hydrogen atoms only

25
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What is produced from Complete combustion of Alkanes?

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CO₂ & H₂O

26
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Define: Free-radical

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Species with an Unpaired electron

27
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What type of reaction is Halogenation?

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Substitution

H atom replaced by Halogen atom

28
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Define: Chain isomers

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Same molecular formula, different longest chain lengths with -yl groups

29
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Why are Alkanes non-polar?

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C & H have very similar electronegativity values

30
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Shape and Bond Angle around a C atom?

A

Tetrahedral

109.5°

31
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What is the general formula for Aliphatic (chain) Alkanes?

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CnH₂n₊₂

32
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Why do catalytic converters have a honeycomb structure?

A

Larger Surface Area

33
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What do Catalytic Converters remove?

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CO, NOₓ & unburned hydrocarbons

34
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How is Catalytic Cracking carried out?

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High Temperature
Slight Pressure
Zeolite (porous solid) Catalyst

35
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How are Nitrogen Oxides (NOₓ) produced?

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N₂ + O₂ & electrical spark