Hydrocarbons (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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How many valence electrons does carbon have?
How many valence electrons does carbon have?
Four
What elements make up hydrocarbons?
What elements make up hydrocarbons?
Carbon and hydrogen only
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
Why are alkanes described as saturated?
Why are alkanes described as saturated?
They contain only single bonds
What are structural isomers?
What are structural isomers?
Same formula, different arrangement
What is the general formula for alkyl groups?
What is the general formula for alkyl groups?
How does branching affect boiling points of isomers?
How does branching affect boiling points of isomers?
More branching gives lower boiling pts
What is the general formula for alkenes?
What is the general formula for alkenes?
How do alkenes compare to alkanes in reactivity?
How do alkenes compare to alkanes in reactivity?
Alkenes are more reactive
What colour change occurs when bromine water reacts with an alkene?
What colour change occurs when bromine water reacts with an alkene?
Orange to colourless