Cracking Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
Is a long hydrocarbon chain useful?
A
No it is not as useful
2
Q
What is it called when scientist cut a long chain of hydrocarbons to smaller once?
A
Cracking
3
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
Speed up the rate of reaction without it being used up
4
Q
What is thermal decomposition?
A
Break something down using heat
5
Q
What is the general formula for Alkenes?
A
CnH2n
6
Q
What do Alkenes contain?
A
A least one double bond
7
Q
What could you describe Alkenes
A
Unsaturated
8
Q
What colour is bromine water?
A
Orange
9
Q
What makes bromine water go clear?
A
Alkenes
10
Q
What is the general formula for an Alkane?
A
CnH2n+2
