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Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only) key terms
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Reactions of alkenes and alcohols (chemistry only)
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alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
double bond
A chemical bond where two pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
homologous series
A group of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties, differing by a constant unit.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
unsaturated
A term describing alkenes, indicating they contain fewer hydrogen atoms than the corresponding alkane.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
homologous series
A series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties, differing by a constant unit.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
molecular formula
A representation of a compound that shows the number and type of atoms present.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
functional group
A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic reactions of that molecule.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
2D and 3D representation
Methods used to visualize the structure of alkene molecules in two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
combustion
A chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce energy, typically resulting in the formation of carbon dioxide and water.
incomplete combustion
A reaction where there is not enough oxygen for the fuel to react completely, producing carbon particles and a smoky flame.
smoky flame
A flame that produces soot due to incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons, indicating insufficient oxygen supply.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
addition reaction
A chemical reaction where atoms are added to a molecule, typically across a double bond.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
addition reaction
A reaction where atoms or groups of atoms are added to a molecule, typically across a double bond.
alkene
A hydrocarbon that contains a carbon-carbon double bond.
addition reaction
A chemical reaction where atoms are added to a molecule, typically across a double bond.
Alcohol
A compound that contains the functional group –OH.
Functional group
A specific group of atoms within a molecule that is responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of that molecule.
homologous series
A group of organic compounds that have the same functional group and similar chemical properties, with each successive member differing by a CH2 unit.
alcohol
A class of organic compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl (–OH) functional groups.
Alcohol
A compound that contains the functional group –OH.
Displayed formula
A representation of a molecule that shows the arrangement of atoms and the bonds between them.
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