Homologous Series

Question 1

What is a Hydrocarbon?

Answer 1

Compound containing hydrogen and carbon only

Question 2

Alkanes contain what type of bonds?

Answer 2

Single

Question 3

Alkenes contain what type of bonds?

Answer 3

Double

Question 4

What is a homologous series?

Answer 4

family of compounds with the same
general formula and similar chemical properties

Question 5

What type of reaction converts alkenes to alkanes?

Answer 5

Addition (with Hydrogen)

Question 6

What is halogenation?

Answer 6

Alkenes undergo addition reaction with halogens

Question 7

What happens to bromine water in the test for unsaturation?

Answer 7

Quickly decolourised

Question 8

What is the general formula for alkanes?

Answer 8

CnH2n+2

Question 9

What is the general formula for alkenes?

Answer 9

CnH2n

Question 10

What is an isomer?

Answer 10

Same molecular formula but different structural formula

Question 11

What is the name for a branched group containing 1 carbon?

Answer 11

methyl

Question 12

What is the name for a branched group containing 2 carbons?

Answer 12

ethyl

Question 13

What are the products of complete combustion?

Answer 13

CO2 and H2O (carbon dioxide and water)

Question 14

What are the products of incomplete combustion?

Answer 14

CO and H2) (carbon monoxide and water)