Alkenes (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

Carbon and hydrogen atoms only

Homologous series

Unsaturated

Name ends in 'ene'

Carbon-to-carbon double bond ($C=C$)

$C_nH_{2n}$

Alkenes are more reactive than alkanes

The carbon-to-carbon double bond ($C=C$)

2

$C_2H_4$

3

$C_3H_6$

Two fewer hydrogen atoms