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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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alcohol
A compound that contains the functional group –OH.
sodium reaction
The reaction that occurs when alcohols react with sodium, producing hydrogen gas and an alkoxide.
Combustion of alcohols
The reaction of an alcohol with oxygen in air to produce carbon dioxide, water and heat.
Flame temperature of alcohols
The characteristic temperature at which an alcohol burns, typically lower than that of hydrocarbons, due to the presence of the –OH group.
Alcohol
Compounds that contain the functional group –OH.
Water
A polar molecule essential for many chemical reactions, including the reaction with alcohols.
alcohol
A compound that contains the functional group –OH.
oxidising agent
A substance that causes oxidation by accepting electrons from another substance.
alcohol
A compound that contains the functional group –OH.
uses of alcohols
Common applications of alcohols, such as in beverages, fuels, and solvents.
Ethanol
A type of alcohol produced by the fermentation of sugars, with the chemical formula C2H5OH.
Fermentation
A metabolic process that converts sugars to acids, gases, or alcohol using microorganisms, such as yeast.
fermentation
The process by which sugars are converted into alcohol and carbon dioxide by the action of yeast.
yeast
A microorganism used in fermentation that converts sugars into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
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.
Alcohol
A compound that contains the functional group –OH.
Combustion
A chemical reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen to produce heat and light, often resulting in the formation of carbon dioxide and water.
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.
Carboxylic acid
A compound that contains the functional group –COOH.
Carboxyl group
The functional group –COOH found in carboxylic acids.
carboxylic acid
A compound that contains the functional group –COOH.
homologous series
A series of compounds with the same functional group and similar chemical properties, differing by a constant unit.
Carboxylic acid
A compound that contains the functional group –COOH.
Displayed formula
A representation of a molecule that shows the arrangement of atoms and the bonds between them.
Carboxylic acid
A compound containing the functional group –COOH.
Carbonate
An ion with the formula CO₃²⁻ that reacts with carboxylic acids to form a salt and water.
carboxylic acid
A compound that contains the functional group –COOH.
dissolve
The process by which a substance (solute) mixes with a solvent to form a solution.
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