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Organic Chemistry CH

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the name of this compaund C4H10

a)

METHANE

b)

HEXENE

c)

BUTANOIC ACID

d)

BUTANE

2.

which compound is made up of carbons and hydrogen

a)

hydrocarbons

b)

aldehytes

c)

condensed structure

d)

alcohols

3.

Which homolgous series contains only C-C single bonds?

a)

alkanes

b)

alkenes

c)

alcohols

d)

carboxylic acids

4.

Which homolgous series contains a C=C double bond?

a)

alkanes

b)

alkenes

c)

alcohols

d)

carboxylic acids

5.

name the group that has a single bond

a)

alkenes

b)

alcohols

c)

alkanes

d)

ethers

6.

What Elements do Hydrocarbons Contain?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Carbon

c)

Oxygen

7.

What is the general formula for Alkanes?

a)

CnH2n+2

b)

CnH2n

8.

Which Hydrocarbon has a Higher Viscosity?

a)

Longer Hydrocarbon Chain

b)

Shorter Hydrocarbon Chain

9.

What is the general formula for Alkanes?

a)

CnH2n+2

b)

CnH2n

10.

Which Hydrocarbon has a Higher Viscosity?

a)

Longer Hydrocarbon Chain

b)

Shorter Hydrocarbon Chain

11.

Which Hydrocarbon is More Flammable?

a)

Longer Hydrocarbon Chain

b)

Shorter Hydrocarbon Chain

12.

What are the products of the Complete combustion of Hydrocarbons?

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Water

c)

Carbon Monoxide

13.

Which one is an Alkane?

a)

Has a C--C Single Bond

b)

Has a C==C Double Bond

14.

Which substances can be produced from crude oil?

a)

Metal alloys and glass

b)

Glass and concrete

c)

Limestone and steel

d)

Kerosene and polymers

15.

What happens to carbon and hydrogen during combustion reactions?

a)

They are reduced

b)

They are oxidised

c)

They are cracked

d)

They are distilled

16.

A substance has the formula C7H16. The name of this substance is:

a)

Hexane

b)

Heptane

c)

Hexene

d)

Heptene

17.

Alkanes and alkenes are each a part of a different​ (a)   series. As the number of ​ (b)   atoms in each series increases, the ​ (c)   get bigger, leading to compounds with higher ​ (d)   ,​ (e)   and flammability.

Choose from the below words
homologous
Carbon
molecules
viscosity
boiling point
Oxygen
Hydrocarbon
vosciscity
analogous
organic
18.

The process of separating crude oil into its component compounds is called:

a)

Hydrogenation

b)

Combustion

c)

Fractional distillation

d)

Cracking

19.

Alkanes are mostly used as ​ (a)   while alkenes are primarily used as ​ (b)   or basic ingredients in the plastic industry.

Choose from the below words
fuels
feedstocks
Hydrocarbons
fossils
catalysts
20.

The word equation for the combustion of any Hydrocarbon is:

Hydrocarbon​ + ​ (a)   (g) → ​ (b)   (g) + ​ (c)   (l)

Hint: use the state symbols to help order your answers

Choose from the below words
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Water
Gas
Hydrogen
Carbon
Nitrogen
Alkane
Alkene
21.

Alkanes are good fuels because their combustion reaction is highly:

a)

reactive

b)

exothermic

c)

inert

d)

endothermic

22.

​ (a)   is the process of taking a long-chain alkane and breaking it into shorter-molecule ​ (b)   . The process requires either ​ (c)   at 600oC, or a ​ (d)   such as ​ (e)   and a lower temperature of 350oC.

Choose from the below words
Cracking
Hydrocarbons
steam
catalyst
Aluminium Oxide powder
Magnesium
Fractional distillation
reactant
Oxygen
Graphite
23.

When we burn a fossil we create multiple products that are bad for the environment.

One such problem is that ​​ (a)   is a product of the combustion, and this is a ​ (b)   meaning that it contributes to ​ (c)   .

Choose from the below words
Carbon dioxide
greenhouse gas
global warming
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Nitrogen oxides
Sulfur
Sulfur dioxide
pollution
respiratory problems
24.

The test for a double bond, such as in an alkene, is:

a)

insert a glowing splint - it will relight

b)

bubble through limewater - it will go milky

c)

bubble through bromine water - it will change from brown to colourless

d)

insert a lighted splint - you will hear a squeaky pop

25.

Place these fractions in order, from the BOTTOM of the column to the top

a)

Bitumen (tar)

b)

Heavy fuel oil

c)

Diesel

d)

Kerosene (aviation fuel)

e)

Octane (petrol)

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
26.

In this image the black balls represent Carbon atoms, and the white balls Hydrogen atoms.

What is this compound?

(a)  

27.

The general formula for an alkane is ​ (a)   . The general formula for an alkene is ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words

CnH2n+2C_{n_{ }}H_{2n+2_{ }}  

CnH2nC_nH_{2n}  

CnH2n−2C_nH_{2n-2}  

CO2CO_2  

CH4CH_4  

CH2CH_2  

C2H4C_2H_4  

28.

the name of this compaund C4H10

a)

METHANE

b)

HEXENE

c)

BUTANOIC ACID

d)

BUTANE

29.
Classify the compound based on the functional group present.
a)
alkane
b)
alkene
c)
alkyne
d)
aromatic
30.

Classify the compound based on the functional group present.

a)

alkane

b)

alkene

c)

alkyne

d)

aromatic

31.

Which homolgous series contains a C=C double bond?

a)

alkanes

b)

alkenes

c)

alcohols

d)

carboxylic acids

32.

Which homolgous series contains only C-C single bonds?

a)

alkanes

b)

alkenes

c)

alcohols

d)

carboxylic acids

33.

What is fractional distillation?

a)

a process used to separate crude oil

b)

a process used to burn up fuels

c)

a way to make different products

d)

how oil is extracted from the ground

34.

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

35.

A fraction of crude oil is made up of:

a)

Hydrocarbons of similar chain lengths

b)

Numbers

c)

Large hydrocarbons

d)

Alkenes only

36.

Crude oil is made up of:

a)

Ethane

b)

Butane

c)

A mixture of different hydrocarbons

d)

Extremely large hydrocarbons which are broken up once extracted

37.

What process happens at each level in the fractionating column?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Combustion

38.

What process happens as the crude oil enters the fractionating column?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Combustion

39.

Where do short chain hydrocarbons collect?

a)

At the top

b)

In the middle

c)

At the bottom

40.

Where do long chain hydrocarbons collect?

a)

At the top

b)

In the middle

c)

At the bottom

41.

Shorter hydrocarbons have:

a)

Higher boiling points

b)

Lower boiling points

42.
Petroleum and natural gas form from...
a)
strong winds
b)
cooled magma
c)
radioactive materials
d)
remains of plants and animals 
43.

Alkene

a)

Carbon- Carbon triple bond

b)

None

c)

Carbon-Carbon double bond

d)

Carbon-Carbon Single bond

44.

What will happen when bromine is added to ethene? (as long as the ethene is present in excess)

a)

reddish brown colour of bromine decolourised

b)

reddish brown colour of bromine remain unchanged

45.
What kind of molecule is this?
a)
alkane
b)
alkene
c)
alkyne
d)
cycloalkane
46.
Give the name of this compound...
C3H8
a)
Propene
b)
Butyne
c)
Butene
d)
Propane
47.
How many bonds does Carbon need to become stable?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
48.
Name this alkane
a)
Methane
b)
Ethane
c)
Propane
d)
Butane
49.
Name this alkane
a)
Methane
b)
Ethane
c)
Propane
d)
Butane
50.
If an alkane has 20 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms will it have?
a)
20
b)
22
c)
40
d)
42
51.
The longer the hydrocarbon, the _______ the boiling point
a)
Lower
b)
Higher
52.
What is the general formula of an alkane
a)
2n+2
b)
CnH2n+2
c)
CnH2n
d)
CnHn
53.
What is the general formula of an alkene
a)
2n+2
b)
CnH2n+2
c)
CnH2n
d)
CnHn