Organic ChemistryHigh Exam FrequencyAQA

Alkenes

Revise Alkenes in Organic Chemistry for GCSE Chemistry with 20 exam-style questions and 15 flashcards. This is a high-frequency exam topic, so students should expect to explain it clearly under timed conditions.

Sample Flashcards

What are alkenes?
Unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a C=C double bond
How are alkenes produced?
By cracking long-chain alkanes from crude oil

Sample Questions

What is the general formula for alkenes?

  • A. CnH2n+2
  • B. CnH2n-2
  • C. CnH2n
  • D. CnH4
1 markfoundation

Explain what is meant by the term 'unsaturated' when applied to alkenes.

2 marksstandard

20

exam-style questions

15

revision flashcards

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