Carbon Compound

Question 1:Copy and complete the tree map by writing the chemical equation for each addition reaction that occurs on ethene, C2H4. Answer:$$ \begin{aligned} &\text { Addition of hydrogen: }\\ &\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4+\mathrm{H}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_6 \end{aligned} $$$$ \begin{aligned} &\text { Addition of halogen, } \mathrm{Br}_2 \text { : }\\ &\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4+\mathrm{Br}_2 \rightarrow \mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_4 \mathrm{Br}_2 \end{aligned} … Read more

Experiment 2A (Comparing Alkane and Alkene):A. Sootiness of FlameAim: To compare hexane, C6H14 and hexene, C6H12 for sootiness of flames during combustion. Problem statement: Do alkanes and alkenes burn with the same quantity of soot? Hypothesis: Hexene, C6H12 burns with a more sooty flame compared to hexane, C6H14. Variable: (a) Manipulated variable : Hexane, C6H14 and hexene, … Read more

Activity 2H:Conduct this activity in groups.1. Write the balance equation for the combustion of the following alkane:(a) Ethane, C2H6(b) Propane, C3H8(c) Hexane, C6H14(d) Octane, C8H18 2. Based on your knowledge on the reaction between alkane and halogen, discuss how ethane, C2H6 and bromine, Br2 react with the presence of sunlight:(a) Write the equation for each … Read more

Question 1:Complete the following tree map with respective homologous series and general formula. Answer: Question 2:Table 2.13 shows the molecular formula of organic compounds P, Q, R, S and T from different homologous series. (a) For all compounds in the table above:(i) state their homologous series,(ii) draw the structural formula,(iii) write their IUPAC names. (b) … Read more

Activity 2G:You are required to conduct this activity in groups.Table 2.10 shows the physical properties of the first seven members of alkane and Table 2.11 shows the physical properties of the first six members of alkene. 1. Complete Tables 2.10 and 2.11.2. Based on the data in Tables 2.10 and 2.11, state and explain the … Read more

Activity 2F:1. Copy and complete Table 2.9 to show the molecular formula, structural formula and the names for the first six straight chain members of alcohol and carboxylic acid. 2. Explain why the first value of n is 0 for the general formula of the carboxylic acid homologous series. 3. Explain why the carboxyl functional … Read more

Question 1:The following figure shows classifications of carbon compounds. Based on the figure above, state the definitions of:(a) Organic compounds.(b) Hydrocarbon and non hydrocarbon.(c) Saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. Answer:(a) Carbon compounds are compounds that contain carbon as their constituent element. (b) – Organic compounds that contain only hydrogen and carbon. – Organic compounds that contain … Read more

Laboratory Activity 2A ( Fractional Distillation of Petroleum):Aim: To study the fractional distillation of petroleum Materials: Petroleum and cotton Apparatus: Filter paper, retort stand, thermometer (0 °C − 360 °C), round bottom flask, conical flask, test tube, Liebig condenser, wire gauze, tripod stand, test tubes, evaporating dish, porcelain chips, wooden block and Bunsen burner. Procedure:1. … Read more

Question 1:Carry out the activity in pairs. Classify the following substances into organic or inorganic compounds:(a) Propanol, C3H7OH (b) Carbon dioxide, CO2(c) Lead(II) carbonate, PbCO3(d) Glucose, C6H12O6(e) Ethanoic acid, CH3COOH Answer:(a) Organic (b) Inorganic(c) Inorganic(d) Organic (e) Organic Question 2:State the term for each of the following statements:(a) Compounds containing the carbon element.(b) Hydrocarbons possessing … Read more

Natural Rubber Natural Rubber Natural rubber is a natural polymer. Latex is a milk like liquid that flows out after the bark of the rubber tree is cut. Latex is mixture of rubber particles and water. Formula of natural rubber is (C5H8)n, where n is about 10,000. Monomer of natural rubber is C5H8, known as … Read more