What are the three homologous series from standard grade?
Alkanes, alkenes and cycloalkanes
What is the general formula for the alkanes?
CnH2n+2
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated?
saturated
What is the functional group for the alkanes?
C-C
What is the general formula for the alkenes?
CnH2n
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
unsaturated
What is the functional group for the alkenes?
C=C
What is the general formula for the cycloalkanes?
CnH2n
Are cycloalkanes saturated or unsaturated?
saturated
How do you test whether a compound is saturated or unsaturated?
Add bromine solution and if it decolourises then it is unsaturated
What is a homologous series?
A group of compounds with the same name ending, the same general formula, similar chemical properties, a gradual change in physical properties and a difference of -CH2
What is the functional group of the alkynes?
C (triple bond) C
What is the general formular for the alkynes?
CnH2n-2
Are alkynes saturated or unsaturated?
unsaturated
What are isomers?
Isomers have the same chemical formula but a different systematic name