GCSE Chemistry Specification

Edexcel 1CH0

Section 9: (b) Hydrocarbons

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#9.10C

Recall the formulae of molecules of the alkanes, methane, ethane, propane and butane, and draw the structures of these molecules, showing all covalent bonds

#9.11C

Explain why the alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons

#9.12C

Recall the formulae of molecules of the alkenes, ethene, propene, butene, and draw the structures of these molecules, showing all covalent bonds (but-1-ene and but-2-ene only)

#9.13C

Explain why the alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons, describing that their molecules contain the functional group C=C

#9.14C

Recall the addition reaction of ethene with bromine, showing the structures of reactants and products, and extend this to other alkenes

#9.15C

Explain how bromine water is used to distinguish between alkanes and alkenes

#9.16C

Describe how the complete combustion of alkanes and alkenes involves the oxidation of the hydrocarbons to produce carbon dioxide and water