Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Fractional distillation can be used to split petroleum into useful hydrocarbon fractions.
(a(i))[2]

Explain what is meant by the term hydrocarbon fraction.

(a(ii))[2]

State one use of each of the following hydrocarbon fractions: naphtha, kerosene.

(b)[4]

Explain what is meant by homologous series, using alkenes as your example.

(c(i))[1]

A student suggests that the density of the liquid alkenes rises as the number of carbon atoms rises. Describe whether the data in the table support this idea.

(c(ii))[1]

Predict the boiling point for hexene.

(c(iii))[2]

Deduce the state of pentene at $-60^\circ\text{C}$. Explain your answer.

(d)[1]

Draw the structure of ethene, showing every atom and every bond.

(e)[2]

Complete the chemical equation for this reaction.\n\n$\text{C}_{14}\text{H}_{30} \rightarrow \text{C}_2\text{H}_4 + [BLANK] + [BLANK]$

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