Alkanes and alkenes and cracking Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is the name of the catalysts that can be used in cracking
A
silica / alumina
2
Q
what is one important use for short chain alkenes
A
used to make polymers/ plastics
3
Q
what happens when an alkane is placed in bromine water
A
stays orange-yellow
4
Q
what happens when an alkene is placed in bromine water
A
bromine water goes from orange-brown to colourless
