Revision for 21/9/22 Flashcards
alkane general formula
CnH2n+2
homologous series
a ‘family’ of organic compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties
hyrdocarbons
compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon atoms
alkene general formula
CnH2n
Fractional distillation
Oil is heated to about 350°C and pumped into the bottom of a tall tower called a fractionating column, where it vaporises.
The column is hotter at the bottom and cooler at the top. As the vaporised oil rises, it cools and condenses.
The heavy fractions (containing large molecules) have a high boiling point and condense near the bottom of the column (where they flow out through a pipe).
The lighter fractions (containing small molecules) have a low boiling point and condense near the top of the column (where they flow out through a pipe).
Order of fractional distillation:
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) - Short Chain Hydrocarbons
Petrol
Kerosene
Diesel Oil
Heavy Fuel Oil
Bitumen - Long chain hydrocarbons
How is crude oil formed?
Crude oil is formed over millions of years from the remains of plankton, which decayed anaerobically in mud under high pressure and temperature.
The mud stopped them from rotting away.
This organic matter turned into crude oil and was stored within rocks.
Formulation
A formulation is a mixture that is a useful product (e.g. toothpaste)
Carbon monoxide cause + effects
C: insufficient oxygen during combustion
E: carbon monoxide poisoning
Carbon dioxide cause + effect:
C: complete combustion of fuels with carbon atoms
E: contributes to global warming (greenhouse gas)
Carbon dioxide cause + effect:
C: complete combustion of fuels with carbon atoms
E: contributes to global warming (greenhouse gas)
Nitrogen oxide cause + effect:
C: oxidation of atmospheric nitrogen in cars + lorries
E: acid rain
Particulates cause + effect:
C: incomplete combustion of fuels containing carbon atoms
E: global dimming
Water vapour cause + effects:
C: complete combustion of hydrocarbons
E: greenhouse gas that radiates heat back onto the Earth’s surface
Sulphur dioxide cause + effect:
C: combustion of fuels containing sulfur impurities
E: acid rain
Trend in the boiling point of alkanes
The boiling point increases as the number of carbon atoms increase
This causes the intermolecular forces to increase as the size of molecules increase
alkene + hydrogen —> ….
alkane
(reaction requires a catalyst)
addition reaction
when 1 molecule combines with another molecule to form a chain or a long molecule
alkene + water (or steam) —> ….
alcohol
(reaction requires high temperatures + a catalyst)
Alkene + bromine —> …..
Alkene + bromine —> dibromoalkane
Order of alkanes
Methane - my
ethane - energetic
propane - parents
butane - bought
pentane - popsicles
Steam cracking
Heat alkanes to vaporize them and mix with steam and then heat to a very high temperature - causes them to split
Catalytic Cracking
Heat alkanes to vaporise them then pass over a hot (600–700°C) catalyst - causes it to split
Cracking
Thermal decomposition of long chain alkanes into shorter alkanes and alkenes (which are more useful)