Which of the following is an alkane?
Butene
Hexanol
Pentane
What is the general formula for an alkane?
CnH2n
CnH2n+2
CnH3n
What is the name of the alkane with the formula C3H8?
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Which of the following is an alkene?
Ethene
Hexane
How do you test for an alkene?
They turn universal indicator purple
They turn bromine water colourless
They turn limewater cloudy
What name is given to the small molecules that can be joined together to form a polymer?
Monomer
Monocle
Monoculture
What monomer would be used to make the polymer poly(propene)?
Propene
What would be the name of the polymer made from many phenylethene monomers joined together?
Poly(tetrafluoroethene)
Poly(chloroethene)
Poly(phenylethene)
What is a typical use for polythene?
Plastic bags
Insulating wires
Non-stick surfaces on frying pans
Which plastic is commonly used for window frames, gutters and drain pipes?
Poly(chloroethene), also called PVC
Poly(phenylethene), also called polystyrene
Poly(propene), also called polypropylene