Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkanes

Alkanes — practice question

Some plants produce molecules of compound C.
(a)[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of compound C to show the numbers of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

(b)[1]

On Fig. 4.1, place a circle around the part of the molecule that shows unsaturation.

(c)[2]

Use Table 4.1 to calculate the relative molecular mass of C11H14O3.

(d)[1]

Explain what is meant by the term hydrocarbon.

(e(i))[1]

Using only the fractions shown in Fig. 4.2, name the fraction that contains compounds with the lowest boiling point.

(e(ii))[1]

Using only the fractions shown in Fig. 4.2, name the fraction that contains compounds with the highest viscosity.

(e(iii))[1]

Using only the fractions shown in Fig. 4.2, name the fraction that contains compounds used for jet fuel.

(f(i))[1]

Deduce the molecular formula of heptane.

(f(ii))[1]

Use the information in Table 4.2 to predict the melting point of octane, C8H18.

(g(i))[1]

Name this type of endothermic reaction.

(g(ii))[2]

Draw the displayed formula of ethene. Include all atoms and all bonds.

(h(i))[1]

Name this type of polymerisation.

(h(ii))[2]

Describe two environmental challenges caused by the disposal of plastics such as poly(ethene).

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