Practice Homologous Series (4.2.4) - Carbon and its Compounds

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Question 1.
What is a homologous series?
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Look for the concept of similar chemical properties.
Question 2.
Give an example of a homologous series.
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Think about compounds with -OH groups.
3Question 3.
What defines a homologous series?
- A series of compounds with same functional group
- Compounds differing by double bonds
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Focus on what ties the compounds together.
4Question 4.
True or False: All members of a homologous series have the same physical and chemical properties.
- True
- False
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Consider how properties change in a series.
Question 5.
Consider the alcohol series and draw out the first four members. Describe how their chemical properties will compare.
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Focus on the properties related to the functional group.
Question 6.
Create a chart showing the boiling points and molecular weights of the first five members of the alkane series.
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Assess trends in both properties as the series develops.

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