Chemistry Organic Compounds

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Homologous Series
Compounds with the same general formula, similar chemical properties, and successive members differ by CH2.
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Functional Group
The part of a structure which determines the characteristics of a compound.
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Hydrocarbon
A compound which contains hydrogen and carbon only.
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Thermal Cracking
Breaking down large molecules into smaller molecules using heat.
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Three methods of Thermal Cracking:
1. Using a high temperature. 2. Passing fractions over a hot catalyst, such as Aluminium Oxide. 3. Mix fraction with steam and heat.
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The part of a structure which determines the characteristics of a compound.

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Functional Group

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A compound which contains hydrogen and carbon only.

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Card 4

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Breaking down large molecules into smaller molecules using heat.

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Card 5

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1. Using a high temperature. 2. Passing fractions over a hot catalyst, such as Aluminium Oxide. 3. Mix fraction with steam and heat.

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