Organic Chemistry and Analysis · Solutions

Hydrocarbons and Crude Oil

Exploring alkanes and alkenes, and the process of fractional distillation and cracking.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the length of a carbon chain influence the boiling point and viscosity of a hydrocarbon?
  2. 2Why is cracking essential for meeting the global demand for fuels and plastics?
  3. 3What structural features distinguish saturated from unsaturated hydrocarbons?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Chemistry - Organic Chemistry
Year: Year 11
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Organic Chemistry and Analysis
Period: Solutions

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