Reactions of Alkenes & Alcohols (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes

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Alcohols
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What functional group do all alcohols contain?

-OH

What ending do all alcohol names have?

-ol

What is the chemical formula of ethanol?

CH3CH2OHCH_3CH_2OH

How many carbon atoms does propanol contain?

3

Why do alcohols form a homologous series?

Same functional group & similar behaviour

What gas is produced when alcohols react with sodium metal?

Hydrogen

What products form when alcohols burn completely in air?

Carbon dioxide and water

What type of solution forms when alcohols dissolve in water?

Neutral

Why can alcohols dissolve in water?

-OH forms hydrogen bonds with water

What condition regarding oxygen is needed for fermentation of sugar to ethanol?

Oxygen must be excluded

What temperature range is suitable for fermentation with yeast?

30-40°C

What two substances react to make ethanol industrially?

Steam and ethene

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