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Which of the following hydrocarbons is categorized as a saturated hydrocarbon?
Which of the following hydrocarbons is categorized as a saturated hydrocarbon?
What is produced during the complete combustion of hydrocarbons?
What is produced during the complete combustion of hydrocarbons?
Which type of hydrocarbon is known for containing at least one double bond?
Which type of hydrocarbon is known for containing at least one double bond?
What is a primary use of kerosene collected from fractional distillation of crude oil?
What is a primary use of kerosene collected from fractional distillation of crude oil?
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Which process is used to separate crude oil into different fractions according to their boiling points?
Which process is used to separate crude oil into different fractions according to their boiling points?
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Which type of combustion produces carbon monoxide as a product?
Which type of combustion produces carbon monoxide as a product?
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What characteristic do short-chain hydrocarbons exhibit compared to long-chain hydrocarbons?
What characteristic do short-chain hydrocarbons exhibit compared to long-chain hydrocarbons?
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Which of the following methods involves breaking long-chain hydrocarbons into shorter ones?
Which of the following methods involves breaking long-chain hydrocarbons into shorter ones?
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Study Notes
Hydrocarbons
- Hydrocarbons are organic compounds, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
- They form the basis of fossil fuels like crude oil and natural gas.
Types of Hydrocarbons
Alkanes
- General Formula: CnH2n+2
- Characteristics: Saturated hydrocarbons, containing only single bonds between carbon atoms.
- Examples: Methane (CH4), Ethane (C2H6), Propane (C3H8).
- Properties: Relatively unreactive but readily combust in oxygen, making them suitable fuels.
Alkenes
- General Formula: CnH2n
- Characteristics: Unsaturated hydrocarbons, featuring at least one carbon-carbon double bond.
- Examples: Ethene (C2H4), Propene (C3H6).
- Properties: More reactive than alkanes due to the presence of the double bond, often undergoing addition reactions (e.g., with bromine water).
Combustion of Hydrocarbons
Complete Combustion
- Occurs when sufficient oxygen is available.
- Products: Carbon dioxide and water.
- Example: CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O
- Produces a considerable amount of energy.
Incomplete Combustion
- Occurs when oxygen supply is limited.
- Products: Toxic carbon monoxide, carbon (soot), and water.
- Example: 2CH4 + 3O2 → 2CO + 4H2O
Crude Oil
- A mixture of hydrocarbons, derived from the remains of ancient organic matter.
- Non-renewable, found in underground geological formations.
Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil
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Purpose: Separates crude oil into different fractions based on boiling point differences.
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Process: Crude oil is heated, vaporised components pass up a fractionating column, cool and condense at different levels (hotter at bottom, cooler at top), fractions collected at different heights.
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Fractions and Uses:
- Refinery gases: bottled gas
- Petrol (gasoline): vehicle fuel
- Kerosene: jet fuel
- Diesel: lorry/bus fuel
- Fuel oil: ships/power stations
- Bitumen: road surfacing
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Key Points:
- Short-chain hydrocarbons have lower boiling points, higher flammability, are often used as fuels.
- Long-chain hydrocarbons have higher boiling points, are less flammable, used for heavier products like asphalt (bitumen).
Cracking
- Definition: Breakdown of long-chain hydrocarbons into shorter, more useful molecules.
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Types:
- Catalytic cracking: utilizes a catalyst to reduce the required reaction temperature.
- Steam cracking: employs high temperatures and steam.
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Products:
- Alkanes (used as fuels)
- Alkenes (used in polymer production).
- Example: Decane (C10H22) → Octane (C8H18) + Ethene (C2H4)
Key Equations
Combustion
- Complete: CxHy + O2 → CO2 + H2O
- Incomplete: CxHy + O2 → CO + H2O
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Test your knowledge on hydrocarbons, exploring their types such as alkanes and alkenes. Understand the general formulas, characteristics, and examples of these organic compounds. Dive into their properties and reactivity, especially in relation to combustion and addition reactions.
