Terminology (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Combined Science: Chemistry): Exam Questions

Exam code: 0653

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Fig. 5.2 shows two hydrocarbon molecules.

Diagram comparing hydrocarbon A, a straight-chain alkane with single C–C bonds, and hydrocarbon B, an alkene with one C=C double bond and H atoms

Fig. 5.2

(i) State the molecular formula of hydrocarbon A.

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(ii) State which hydrocarbon is saturated.

Give a reason for your answer.

hydrocarbon ...............................................................................................

reason ..........................................................................................................

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(iii) State the chemical test that is used to distinguish between hydrocarbon A and hydrocarbon B.

State the observation for each hydrocarbon.

test ..................................................................................

observation for hydrocarbon A ..........................................................................................

observation for hydrocarbon B ..........................................................................................

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