Unsaturated Hydrocarbons (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

At least one double or triple bond between C atoms

Unsaturated hydrocarbons with C=C double bonds

$C_nH_{2n}$

Alkenes are more reactive than alkanes

$C_2H_4$

$C_3H_6$

$C_4H_8$

$C_4H_8$

At the end (side) of the carbon chain

In the middle of the carbon chain

Cracking

Breaks larger alkanes into smaller alkanes and alkenes

Only single bonds