Fuels & Combustion
Alkanes
Alkenes
Fractional Distillation & Hydrocarbons
100
What is a fuel?
A substance which burns to give energy
100
What is the molecular formula for Methane?
CH4
100
What is the molecular formula for Butene?
C2H4
100
Which 2 elements are found in hydrocarbons?
Hydrogen & Carbon
200
What is this called?
The fire triangle
200
What is the general formula for the Alkanes?
CnH2n+2
200
What is the general formula for the Alkenes?
CnH2n
200
How many bonds does carbon form?
4
300
Fossil Fuels are a FINITE resource. What does this mean? 100 bonus points for an example of a Fossil Fuel
It means that they will eventually run out. Examples - coal, oil, natural gas....
300
Name this molecule
Pentane
300
Name this molecule 
Hexene
300
As you go down the tower, the boiling point increases, as does the number of _______ in each molecule
Carbon atoms
400
Define 'Exothermic'
A reaction that releases heat.
400
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated
400
Are alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
400
Where are the least viscous hydrocarbons found?
The top of the fractional distillation tower
500
Fuel + _____ ---> ______ + water
Fuel + Oxygen ---> Carbon Dioxide + water
500
Name this molecule. 
Octane
500
Why do the Alkenes begin at Ethene?
The Alkenes contain a Carbon-to-carbon double bond. Ethene has the minimum 2 Carbon atoms. Therefore, Methene does not exist.
500
What is a homologous series?
A group of compounds that share a general formula and have similar chemical properties