4.2.4 - Homologous Series
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What is a homologous series?
💡 Hint: Look for the concept of similar chemical properties.
Give an example of a homologous series.
💡 Hint: Think about compounds with -OH groups.
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What defines a homologous series?
💡 Hint: Focus on what ties the compounds together.
True or False: All members of a homologous series have the same physical and chemical properties.
💡 Hint: Consider how properties change in a series.
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Consider the alcohol series and draw out the first four members. Describe how their chemical properties will compare.
💡 Hint: Focus on the properties related to the functional group.
Create a chart showing the boiling points and molecular weights of the first five members of the alkane series.
💡 Hint: Assess trends in both properties as the series develops.
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