Homologous series: (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is a homologous series?
What is a homologous series?
A family of organic compounds
What feature do all members of a homologous series share?
What feature do all members of a homologous series share?
Same functional group
Why do members of a homologous series have similar chemical properties?
Why do members of a homologous series have similar chemical properties?
They have the same functional group
By what group does each successive member of a homologous series differ?
By what group does each successive member of a homologous series differ?
Which series includes methane , ethane , and propane ?
Which series includes methane , ethane , and propane ?
Alkanes
What happens to boiling points as you go up a homologous series?
What happens to boiling points as you go up a homologous series?
They increase
Why do larger molecules in a homologous series have higher boiling points?
Why do larger molecules in a homologous series have higher boiling points?
More surface area needs more energy
What is true about compounds in a homologous series?
What is true about compounds in a homologous series?
Same general formula
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What are isomers?
What are isomers?
Compounds with same atoms, different structure
What is the molecular formula for both Propan-1-ol and Propan-2-ol?
What is the molecular formula for both Propan-1-ol and Propan-2-ol?
Why do all alcohols react similarly in chemical reactions?
Why do all alcohols react similarly in chemical reactions?
They have the same functional group