Organic Chemistry 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryOrganic ChemistryIGCSEEdexcel Created by: HLeiperCreated on: 03-04-14 17:11 Homologous Series A group of compounds that can be represented by the same general formula 1 of 9 Hydrocarbon A molecule made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms only 2 of 9 Saturated No more atoms can join onto the carbon atoms (alkanes) 3 of 9 Unsaturated Can make more bonds by the double bond opening up (alkenes) 4 of 9 Isomerism When two molecules have the identical molecular formula but different structures 5 of 9 Alkanes CnH2n+2 6 of 9 Alkenes CnH2n 7 of 9 Complete combustion alkane + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water (+energy) Plenty of oxygen 8 of 9 Incomplete combustion alkane + oxygen --> carbon + carbon monoxide + carbon dioxide + water (+energy) not enough oxygen 9 of 9
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