Reactions of Alkenes & Alcohols (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What happens to hydrocarbons in oxygen
What happens to hydrocarbons in oxygen
They combust (burn) to release energy
Products of complete combustion of alkenes
Products of complete combustion of alkenes
Carbon dioxide and water
Oxygen needed for complete alkene combustion
Oxygen needed for complete alkene combustion
Plentiful supply
When incomplete combustion of alkenes occurs
When incomplete combustion of alkenes occurs
When oxygen is limited
Products of incomplete alkene combustion
Products of incomplete alkene combustion
Water, carbon monoxide and carbon (soot)
Observable sign of incomplete alkene combustion
Observable sign of incomplete alkene combustion
Smoky flame
Functional group in alkenes
Functional group in alkenes
Definition of functional group
Definition of functional group
Part of molecule that takes part in reactions
Alkenes vs alkanes: complete combustion likelihood
Alkenes vs alkanes: complete combustion likelihood
Alkenes less likely to combust completely
Do alkanes have a functional group?
Do alkanes have a functional group?
No
Reactivity of alkanes compared to alkenes
Reactivity of alkanes compared to alkenes
Less reactive (no functional group)
Complete combustion of propene (word equation)
Complete combustion of propene (word equation)
Propene + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water