Key Area 2: Everyday Consumer Products Flashcards
1
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Functional group that alcohols are recognised by
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Hydroxyl group
2
Q
Hydroxyl group is the functional group present in alcohols
A
Covalent molecular compounds. -OH
3
Q
Hydroxide ions found in alkalis
A
Ionic compound. OH-
4
Q
General formula of alcohols
A
Cn H2n +1 OH
5
Q
Alcohols contain the elements
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Carbon hydrogen and oxygen
6
Q
Naming alcohols
A
Add -ol
7
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Properties of alcohols
A
- Boiling point increases with molecular size
- Liquids at room temp
- Increasing melting and boiling points increase their strength of intermolecular forces between molecules
8
Q
Alcohols are used as
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Fuels, drinks , solvents and disinfectants
9
Q
Used as fuel because
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Highly flammable
10
Q
Used as solvents because
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Volatility
11
Q
Volatility
A
How quickly a liquid changes into a gas
