9.2.3.2 - Chemical properties
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Define what alkanes are.
💡 Hint: Think about what it means for a structure to be saturated.
What do alkanes produce when they combust in oxygen?
💡 Hint: Remember the products of combustion reactions.
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What type of reaction do alkanes primarily undergo under normal conditions?
💡 Hint: Recall how their saturated nature affects their reactivity.
True or False: All alkanes combust completely in oxygen.
💡 Hint: Consider scenarios that could limit oxygen availability.
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Describe the environmental impacts of using alkanes as fuels in transportation and how incomplete combustion can affect air quality.
💡 Hint: Think about large cities and their air quality issues.
Explain the process of creating an alcohol from an alkane through controlled oxidation, and provide a specific example.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific reactants and conditions needed for oxidation.
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