Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Ethene belongs to the alkene family.
(a)[1]

Draw the structure of ethene so that every atom and every bond is shown.

(b)[2]

Ethene reacts with aqueous bromine. State the colour change you observe when ethene reacts with aqueous bromine.

(c(i))[2]

Name the product of this reaction and give its formula.

(c(ii))[1]

Identify the reaction type for ethene reacting with steam.

(d)[1]

Complete the chemical equation for cracking the hydrocarbon $\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{34}$ so that an alkene and one additional product are formed. $\text{C}_{16}\text{H}_{34} \rightarrow \text{C}_6\text{H}_{12} + \dots$

(e(i))[1]

Name the general term for the small molecules that join together to make a polymer.

(e(ii))[1]

State one application of nylon.

(e(iii))[1]

Describe one pollution problem that non-biodegradable plastics cause.

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