C9 Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is a crude oil?
a mixture of hydrocarbons
Name the first 4 alkanes
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
Name the first 4 alkenes
Ethene
Propene
Butene
Pentene
What 2 elements do hydrocarbons contain
Hydrogen & carbon
What is the homologous series?
Group of chemicals with the same general formula
Do alkenes have a double or singular bond?
double
Do alkanes have a double or singular bond?
singular
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated
Saturated
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
unsaturated
What is fractional distillation?
When oil is separated into hydrocarbons with similar boiling points
What’s the equation for complete combustion?
o2 -> co2 +h20
What’s the equation for incomplete combustion?
water + carbon monoxide -> carbon dioxide