Cracking & Alkenes (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
What type of hydrocarbons are alkanes?
Saturated hydrocarbons
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 hydrocarbons
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
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 conditions are used in steam cracking?
What conditions are used in steam cracking?
Steam and high temperature, no catalyst
Why is cracking essential?
Why is cracking essential?
Higher demand for shorter hydrocarbons
Why are shorter hydrocarbons better fuels?
Why are shorter hydrocarbons better fuels?
They are more flammable
What type of bonds do alkanes have between carbon atoms?
What type of bonds do alkanes have between carbon atoms?
Single covalent bonds only
How many double bonds do alkenes have?
How many double bonds do alkenes have?
At least one