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IUPAC nomenclature

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international naming rules

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organic compounds

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carbon based compounds

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general formula

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the simplest algebraic formula of a member of a homologous series e.g. for an alkane: CnH(2n+1)

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structural formula

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the minimal detail that shows the arrangement of atoms in a molecule e.g. for butane: CH3CH2CH2CH3 or CH3(CH2)2CH3

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displayed formula

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the relative positioning of atoms and the bonds between them

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skeletal formula

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the simplified organic formula, shown by removing hydrogen atoms from alkyl chains, leaving just a carbon skeleton and associated functional groups

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homologous series

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the series of organic compounds having the same functional group but with each successive member differing by CH2

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functional group

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a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a compound

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alkyl group

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has the general formula CnH2n+1

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aliphatic

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a compound containing carbon and hydrogen joined together in straight chains, branched chains or non-aromatic chains

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alicyclic

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an aliphatic compound arranged in non-aromatic rings with or without side chains

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aromatic

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a compound containing a benzene ring

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saturated

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an organic compound containing single carbon-carbon bonds only

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unsaturated

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an organic compound containing multiple carbon-carbon bonds, including C=C, CΞC and/or aromatic rings

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structural isomers

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compounds with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae

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homolytic fission

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bond breaking where each bonding atom receive one electron from the bonded pair, forming two radicals

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heterolytic fission

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bond breaking where one bonding atom receives both electrons from the bonded pair forming a positive and negative ion

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radical

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a species with an unpaired electron

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reaction mechanism

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diagrams used to show clearly the movement of electron pairs with ‘curly arrows’ and relevant dipoles

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σ - bonds

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(sigma bonds) overlap of orbitals directly between the bonding atoms

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complete combustion

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a burning reaction where there is sufficient oxygen to oxidise the reagents completely

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incomplete combustion

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a burning reaction where there is insufficient oxygen to oxidise the reagents completely. The carbon/carbon dioxide formed

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radical substitution

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a reaction mechanism involving homolytic fission to produce radicals (initiation) followed propagation and termination

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substitution

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replacing on atom or group of atoms with another

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π - bond
sideways overlap of adjacent p-orbitals above and below the bonding C atoms
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stereoisomers
compounds with the same structural formula but with a different arrangement in space
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E/Z isomers
stereoisomers which have two different groups attached to each carbon atom of the C=C group - CIP rules are used to prioritise groups
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Cis-trans isomerism
stereoisomers which have two different groups attached to each carbon atom of the C=C group and the same group attached to each carbon atom
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Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) priority rules
the rules used to identify the priorities in E and Z stereoisomers
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Dihaloalkanes
a compound in which two of the H of an alkane have been replaced by halogens
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Bromine water
bromine solution. Used to test for unsaturation (decolourised in unsaturated hydrocarbons)
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Decolourised
the depth of colour is partially or completely removed
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electophile
an electron pair acceptor
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Markownikoff's rule
predicts the most likely product of HX substitution reactions with unsymmetrical alkenes (He Who Has Hydrogen Gets Hydrogen)
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Haloalkane
a compound in which one of the hydrogens of an alkane have been replaced by a halogen
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carbocation
an organic cation
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intermediate
a species which is produced in one step of a multistep reaction and then used up
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polymerisation
monomers react together to make polymers
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polymer
a long chain molecule with repeating units
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addition polymer
polymer formed when unsaturated carbon molecules join to form polymers. These have 100% atom economy
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sustainable
meeting the needs of today without impeding the needs of future generations
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organic feedstock
an organic chemical that can be used as a raw material in the production of other materials
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biodegradable
broken down by bacteria in the environment to produce non-harmful waste products
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photodegradable
broken down by light in the environment to produce non-harmful waste products
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fraction
a group of hydrocarbons with similar boiling points. They have similar properties so they have similar uses
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fractional distillation
a method that uses differences in boiling points to separate crude oil into fractions
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Describe the reactivity of alkanes.
- have a low reactivity w many reagents due to high bond enthalpy - low porality of the σ - bonds present - hence are insoluble in polar solvents (e.g. water) + form 2 layers - C-H bond enthalpy: +415.5kJmol-1
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What is the bond angle in alkanes?
109.5⁰
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Describe the bonding in an alkane.
-saturated hydrocarbons containing single C-C bonds + C-H bonds as σ - bonds (single bonds) are free to move
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Describe the trends in boiling points of hydrocarbons.
- as relative molecular mass increases - longer chain length therefore - more electrons present - more points of surface contact - more London forces - more energy needed to break them so higher boiling point
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Describe the effect on branching on the boiling point of hydrocarbons.
- fewer points of contact when branching - fewer London forces between molecules - reduced packing = fewer intermolecular (London) forces = lower boiling point
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What causes a radical to form?
breaking a covalent bond
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What are the stages of radical substitution? Describe them.
- initiation: homolytic fission of halogen molecule to form 2 radicals - propagation: RADICALS ATTACK!, very rapid chain reaction which continues until no reactants remain - termination: 2 free radicals combine to form a molecule
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What is the equation for the iodination of ethane?
-initiation: I-I --> I• + I• -propagation: C2H6 + I• --> HI +•C2H5 •C2H5 + I2 --> C2H5I + I• -termination: I• + I• --> I2 I• + •C2H5 --> C2H5I •C2H5I + •C2H5I --> C4H10
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What conditions are necessary for radical substitution?
UV light
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What is a sigma bond?
single bond, shared pair of 2 electrons, overlap of the s orbital
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What is a pi bond?
sideways overlap of the p orbitals
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What is a double bond made up of?
a sigma bond + a pi bond
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Do pi bonds or sigma bonds have a higher bond enthalpy?
sigma
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What is the bond angle and shape around the double bond of an alkene?
120⁰, trigonal planar shape, 3 regions of electron density around carbon repel equally, all atoms in the same place, hence trigonal planar shape
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Describe the reactivity of alkenes.
- alkenes react easily as they have a C=C bond | - insoluble in polar substances (e.g. water) + form 2 layers
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Describe the trends in boiling points of alkenes.
- BP increases with increasing chain length but BP of alkenes is lower than that of corresponding alkenes - molecules can't pack together as efficiently as in alkanes so there's fewer intermolecular forces
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What are the types of addition reactions that alkenes can take part in?
(2 molecules react to form 1 molecule, an unsaturated alkene becomes a saturated product) - hydration - hydrogenation - halogenation
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What are the conditions needed for hydrogenation?
- 150⁰C | - nickel catalyst
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Describe the hydrogenation of ethene.
ethene + hydrogen --> ethane
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Describe the halogenation of ethene and chlorine.
ethene + chlorine --> 1,2-dichloroethane
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What are the conditions needed for hydration?
- H3PO4 (phosphoric acid) catalyst | - water as a gas
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Describe the hydration of ethene.
ethene + water --> ethanol
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How does hydrogenation affect a fat/oil (lipid)?
makes it more solid (less unsaturated..?)
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Why is phosphoric acid used over other acids such as hydrochloric acid as a catalyst in hydration?
has more H+ ions
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What is a mechanism?
a sequence of steps showing the path taken by electrons in an atom
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What is a carbocation?
an organic ion in which a carbon atom has a positive charge
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How do you show the movement of electrons in electrophilic addition?
curly arrows
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Explain Markovinokov's rule.
- He Who Has Hydrogen Gets Hydrogen - when a compound HX is added to an unsymmetrical alkene, the hydrogen becomes attached to the carbon with the most hydrogen atoms attached to it - happens this way around as intermediate carbocation formed is secondary + is more stable as it has 2 inductive effects - primary carbocation made if carbon attached to centre of carbon atom + the halogen to the end one is less stable as it only has 1 inductive effect

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