Cracking & Alkenes (AQA GCSE Chemistry): 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 type of hydrocarbons are alkenes?
What type of hydrocarbons are alkenes?
Unsaturated
What is the general formula for alkenes?
What is the general formula for alkenes?
What is cracking?
What is cracking?
Breaking long hydrocarbons into shorter ones
What can decane be cracked into?
What can decane be cracked into?
Octane and ethene
What conditions are used in catalytic cracking?
What conditions are used in catalytic cracking?
High temperature and a catalyst
What is mixed with hydrocarbons in steam cracking?
What is mixed with hydrocarbons in steam cracking?
Steam
Why are shorter hydrocarbons in higher demand?
Why are shorter hydrocarbons in higher demand?
They are more flammable and make better fuels
What type of bonds do alkanes contain between carbon atoms?
What type of bonds do alkanes contain between carbon atoms?
Only single covalent bonds
How many double bonds do alkenes have?
How many double bonds do alkenes have?
At least one