Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Hydrocarbons that burn in car engines react with air to produce a blend of gases. The table gives the proportions of the gases in the mixture leaving a car exhaust.
(a)[1]

Identify gas X.

(b(i))[2]

What does the term hydrocarbon mean?

(b(ii))[2]

Complete the word equation for this reaction. octane + ............ → carbon dioxide + ............

(b(iii))[2]

The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is rising. Explain why this is a global concern.

(b(iv))[1]

Explain why carbon monoxide is found in the exhaust gases.

(b(v))[2]

Complete the table to work out the relative molecular mass of octane, $\text{C}_8\text{H}_{18}$. Then determine the relative molecular mass.

(c(i))[1]

How does the boiling point of alkanes change as the number of carbon atoms increases?

(c(ii))[2]

Which alkane in the table is a liquid at room temperature (20 ^{\circ}C)? Explain your answer.

(c(iii))[1]

Draw the structure of methane with all atoms and all bonds shown.

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