Chemsheets GCSE 1245 (Organic 1)
Chemsheets GCSE 1245 (Organic 1)
Chemsheets GCSE 1245 (Organic 1)
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3) Pentane is an alkane containing 5 carbon atoms. Draw the displayed structure of pentane.
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b) What is the molecular formula of an alkane with 18 carbon atoms. ……….……………………………….……… (1)
5) Alkanes are found in crude oil. Crude oil is a form of ancient biomass.
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b) The alkanes from crude oil are separated into fractions by fractional distillation. Explain how this is
done and why it separates the alkanes into fractions.
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6) The table below shows how the boiling point of some alkanes.
a) Complete the table to show the relative formula mass (Mr) of the alkanes. (2)
b) Plot a graph of boiling point versus relative formula mass (Mr) so that you will be able to work out the
boiling point of hexane (C6H14).
c) What is the relationship between the boiling point and the relative formula mass (Mr) of the alkanes?
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d) Use your graph to deduce the boiling point of hexane (C6H14) ……….………………………..….………….……… (1)