C2 topic 8 CCEA Organic chemistry definitions

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Hydrocarbon
molecule that contains only hydrogen and oxygen atoms ONLY!!
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homologous series
organci compounds which can be arranged into families or homologous series as they have the same general formula, same chemical properties and show graduation in chemical properties
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functional group
a reactive group in the molecule
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alkanes
saturated compound have a single bond
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alkenes
have unsaturated compounds, have a double bond
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cracking
large alkanes heated, passed over catalyst to produce smaller alkanes and alkenes
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combustion reaction
burning in air to release energy
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addition polymerisation
addition of many monomers to form a long chain polymer
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organci compounds which can be arranged into families or homologous series as they have the same general formula, same chemical properties and show graduation in chemical properties

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homologous series

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a reactive group in the molecule

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saturated compound have a single bond

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have unsaturated compounds, have a double bond

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