Cracking & Alkenes (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
Saturated
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What does it mean for alkanes to be saturated?
What does it mean for alkanes to be saturated?
No double bonds in structure
What is the general formula for alkenes?
What is the general formula for alkenes?
What does it mean for alkenes to be unsaturated?
What does it mean for alkenes to be unsaturated?
At least one C=C double bond
What is the purpose of cracking?
What is the purpose of cracking?
Break long hydrocarbons into shorter
What products can decane be cracked into?
What products can decane be cracked into?
Octane and ethene
What conditions are used in catalytic cracking?
What conditions are used in catalytic cracking?
High temp and a catalyst
What conditions are used in steam cracking?
What conditions are used in steam cracking?
Steam and high temp, no catalyst
Why is cracking essential?
Why is cracking essential?
Higher demand for shorter chains
Why are shorter hydrocarbons better fuels?
Why are shorter hydrocarbons better fuels?
More flammable