Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Alkenes

Alkenes — practice question

Crotonic acid is displayed in structural form.
(a(i))[1]

On the structure, place a circle around the functional group that indicates the compound is unsaturated.

(a(ii))[1]

Work out the formula of crotonic acid by showing how many carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms it contains.

(a(iii))[2]

Fill in the table to work out the relative molecular mass of crotonic acid. Use your Periodic Table to help. Relative molecular mass =

(b)[2]

Complete the word equation for the reaction between nitric acid and calcium oxide. nitric acid + calcium oxide → [BLANK] + [BLANK]

(c(i))[1]

Give the name of the principal chemical compound in limestone.

(c(ii))[2]

State the meaning of the term thermal decomposition.

(d)[1]

State one application of slaked lime.

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