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alkanes

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 3585secs

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Class
Date
1.

Which is the structures with IUPAC nomenclature


2,2,4-trimethylpentane

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Give IUPAC nomenclature for this compound

a)

2,7-dimethyl-5-ethyloctane

b)

5-ethyl-2,7-dimethyloctane

c)

2,7-dimethyl-3-ethyloctane

d)

4-ethyl-2,7-dimethyloctane

3.

Which correctly represents an incomplete combustion of pentane?

a)

C5H12 + 8O2 ⟶ 5CO2 + 6H2O

b)

C5H12 + 8O2 ⟶ 4CO + CO2 + 6H2O

c)

C5H12 + 6O2 ⟶ 4CO + CO2 + 6H2O

d)

C5H12 + 5O2 ⟶ 4CO + CO2 + 4H2O + 2H2

4.

The boiling points of alkane molecules increase as their molecular sizes increase.

a)

True

b)

False

5.
Why do alkane not dissolve in water?
a)
they are less dense than water
b)
they have low melting points
c)
they are non-polar compounds 
d)
they are chemically less reactive
6.

Name the following alkane:

a)

2-methylpentane

b)

1-methylhexane

c)

1,1-dimethylpentane

d)

1,2-dimethylbutane

7.

Which of the following products may be formed from the cracking of heavy oil fraction?

(1) CO

(2) C2H4

(3) C8H18

a)

(1) and (2) only

b)

(1) and (3) only

c)

(2) and (3) only

d)

(1), (2) and (3)

8.

C10H22 -----> C6H14 + 2 X

Which of the following concerning the above process and X is correct?

a)

fractional distillation and an alkane

b)

fractional distillation and an alkene

c)

cracking and an alkane

d)

cracking and an alkene

9.

Which of the following statements concerning the compounds C2H4, C3H6 and C4H10 is correct?

a)

They belong to the same homologous series.

b)

They are unsaturated hydrocarbons.

c)

They are gases at room temperature and pressure.

d)

They have the same physical properties.

10.

What process is used to separate crude oil in hydrocarbons with different chain lengths?

a)

distillation

b)

fractional distillation

c)

cracking

d)

polymerisation

11.

Where in the fractionating column are shorter chain hydrocarbon molecules obtained?

a)

At the top

b)

At the bottom

12.

Fractional distillation separates crude oil based on the different __________ of the molecules in the mixture

a)

melting point

b)

boiling point

c)

freezing point

d)

chemical reactivity

13.

Molecules collected at the bottom of the fractionating column tend to be...

a)

more viscous, less flammable and less volatile

b)

less viscous, more flammable and more volatile

c)

more viscous, more flammable and less volatile

d)

less viscous, less flammable and more volatile

14.

Molecules collected at the top of the fractionating column tend to be...

a)

more viscous, less flammable and less volatile

b)

less viscous, more flammable and more volatile

c)

more viscous, more flammable and less volatile

d)

less viscous, less flammable and more volatile

15.

What are the 2 products of complete combustion?

a)

carbon dioxide + hydrogen

b)

carbon dioxide + water

c)

carbon monoxide + water

d)

carbon monoxide + hydrogen

16.

What is the term given to the process by which longer chain hydrocarbons are broken down into shorter length alkanes and alkenes?

a)

fractional distillation

b)

evaporation

c)

cracking

d)

polymerisation

17.

C10H22 --> C5H12 + C3H6 + ?

a)

C2H4

b)

C3H4

c)

CO2

d)

CH4

18.
Which formula represents a saturated hydrocarbon?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
19.

When sulfur dioxide is absorbed in desulfurisation

CaO + SO2 --> CaSO3 which of the answers is FALSE?

a)

It is a redox reaction

b)

it is an acid base reaction

c)

the product can be sold to make plasterboard

d)

sulfur comes from fossil fuels

20.

Select 2 correct responses That the 2 equations represent

a)

Thermal cracking

b)

Alkenes are produced

c)

uses a zeolite catalyst

d)

Cyclic alkanes are produced

21.

The cracking to produce the above requires (2 ticks)

a)

A zeolite catalyst

b)

Temperatures of 450 C

c)

Pressure 7000 kPa

d)

Hydrogen gas

22.

Moles of oxygen for complete combustion

a)

4

b)

4.5

c)

8

d)

8.5

23.

Which two gases are removed by a catalytic converter?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Carbon monoxide

c)

Nitrogen oxide

d)

Nitrogen

24.

Which 2 gases are produced by a catalytic converter?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Carbon monoxide

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Nitrogen oxide

25.

Which is not present in a catalytic converter?

a)

Platinum

b)

Palladium

c)

Rhodium

d)

Silver

26.

How is nitrogen dioxide created?

a)

When nitrogen and oxygen react in air

b)

When nitrogen and oxygen react under higher temp and pressure in engine.

c)

They are present in fossil fuel

d)

They are always present in air

27.

Which statements about cracking are correct?

a)

cracking makes shorter chain alkanes as demand exceeds yield from fractional distillation.

b)

cracking makes shorter chain alkanes as yield exceeds demand from fractional distillation.

c)

catalytic cracking makes ethene

d)

thermal cracking makes ethene

28.

Which equations are correct for the thermal cracking of C14H30?

a)

C14H30(l) ---> C7H6(l) + C3H6(l) + 2CH2=CH2

b)

C14H30(l) ---> C11H24(l) + CH2=CH2

c)

C13H28(l) ---> C7H6(l) + C3H6(l) + 2CH2=CH2

d)

C14H30(l) ---> C12H26(l) + CH2=CH2

29.

What is the catalyst used for catalytic cracking?

a)

Zeotherm

b)

Zeomite

c)

Zeology

d)

Zeolite

30.

Which 2 are the correct statements about cracking?

a)

Thermal cracking is carried out at a slight pressure and 400 - 900oC

b)

Thermal cracking is carried out at a 7000 kPa pressure and 400 - 900oC

c)

Catalytic cracking needs temperatures of 400-900oC

d)

Catalytic cracking makes a greater yield of branched and cyclic alkanes

31.

2 correct equations for the incomplete combustion of methane are

a)

2CH4(g) + 4O2(g) -->2CO2(g) + 4H2O(g)

b)

2CH4(g) + 3O2(g) -->2CO(g) + 4H2O(g)

c)

CH4(g) + 2O2(g) -->2CO(g) + 4H2O(g)

d)

CH4(g) + O2(g) -->C(s) + 2H2O(g)

32.

Which polluting gases are created under the high temperature and pressures in an internal combustion engine (in a car)

a)

carbon monoxide

b)

nitrogen oxides (NOx)

c)

sulfur dioxide

d)

nitrogen

33.

When oil is refined sulfur containing compounds are removed to stop formation of sulfur dioxide. Which 2 statements are correct?

a)

CaO(s) + SO2(g) --> CaSO3(s) oxidation reaction

b)

CaO(s) + SO2(g) --> CaSO3(s) acid base reaction

c)

2CaSO3(s) + O2(g) ---> 2CaSO4(s) oxidation

d)

2CaSO3(s) + O2(g) ---> 2CaSO4(s) acid base reaction

34.

Alkanes in crude oil are separated by fractional distillation. Which 2 statements are true?

a)

As the carbon atoms increase boiling points increase because there are more bonds to break

b)

As the carbon atoms increase boiling points increase because there are more Van der Waals forces between molecules

c)

The top of the fractionating column is hotter than the bottom. Lighter molecules condense off at the top

d)

The bottom of the fractionating column is hotter than the top. Lighter molecules condense off at the top

35.

Which is the correct equation for the reaction which occurs in a 2 way catalytic converter?

a)

CO2 (g) + N2 (g)--> CO (g) + 2NO (g)

b)

CO2 (g) + N2 (g)--> CO (g) + NO (g)

c)

2CO (g) + 2NO (g) --> 2CO2 (g) + N2 (g)

d)

CO (g) + 2NO2 (g) --> CO2 (g) + N2 (g)