Unit 18 IGCSE (part 1)

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HI these are my notes about Alkanes, Alkenes and esters. If you find any mistakes please inform me. Hope these help you. :D
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what is an Alkane? Alkanes are hydrocarbons which only have a single covalent bond
what type of reaction is a substitution reaction(Alkanes with Halogens)? This is a photochemical reaction: UV light is used as a source of energy
Why does this reaction occur?( Substitution reaction) Alkanes are saturated(only have c-c bonds) therefore are very stable and unreactive. When Alkanes undergo substitution one atom is swapped for another.
How do you test for HCl acid? it turns blue litmus paper red because its an acidic gas.
what is an Alkene? These are homologous hydrocarbons with c=c double bonds . They react by Addition reaction.
What is an addition reaction? two reagents combining to make one product.
What is the formula for alkenes? C(nr)H2(nr)
how are addition polymers formed? they are formed by joining monomers together.( an example of a monomer is ethane)
What is the formula for alcohols? C(nr)H2(nr)+1OH
Alcohols can be oxidised to _________ carboxylic acids
What is an esterification reaction? the reaction between ethanol and carboxylic acid.
Bonus Question: what makes fruit taste and smell like fruit? Esters :D
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