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What is a hydrocarbon? |
A compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen atoms |
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What is meant by saturated? |
A compound containing only single bonds |
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What is meant by unsaturated? |
A compound containing one or more multiple bonds/double bonds etc |
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How many bonds does a carbon atom form? |
Four bonds |
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What is a functional group? |
An atom or group of atoms in a molecule that is responsible for its chemical reactions |
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What is a homologous series? |
A family of compounds with the same functional group |
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What is the general formula for alkanes? |
CnH2n+2 |
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What is the general formula for alkenes? |
CnH2n |
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What are the properties of alkanes? |
When alkanes are burned completely in air, they all form the same two products: carbon dioxide and water E.g CH4 + 2O2 ➡ CO2 + 2H2O |