Alkanes (Cambridge O Level Chemistry)

Exam Questions

57 mins9 questions
1a1 mark

A liquid alkane was passed over heated aluminium oxide to make ethene.

cracking

What is the purpose of the mineral wool?

1b1 mark

What is this type of chemical reaction called?

1c2 marks

Give a test for ethene.

test .....................................................................................
result ..................................................................................

1d2 marks

What precaution should be taken in the experiment when the heat is removed? Explain.

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2a2 marks

The diagram shows how ethene can be made by cracking liquid alkanes.

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Indicate with arrows on the diagram where heat is applied.

2b2 marks

Give a chemical test to show the presence of ethene.

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

result ....................................................................................................

2c2 marks

Why must the delivery tube be removed from the water before the heat is turned off?

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3a2 marks

Ethene gas was formed by the cracking of a liquid alkane. The diagram shows the apparatus used.

Identify two mistakes in the diagram.

 
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3b2 marks

Describe a test to show the presence of ethene.

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

result ....................................................................................................

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