Unit 1: Hydrocarbons questions and answers

Hydrocarbons: sample questions with answers

What unit 1 covers

Questions follow the book: Chemistry, Form Four, Student Book.

1. Lesson 1: Introduction to hydrocarbons

   • Organic and inorganic substances
   • Definition of hydrocarbons
   • Sources and uses of hydrocarbons

2. Lesson 2: Classification of hydrocarbons

   • Classification on the basis of bond
   • Classification on the basis of structure
   • Classification on the basis of sources and properties
   • Experiment 1: bromine water and potassium permanganate

3. Lesson 3: Alkanes (Paraffins)

   • Definition and structure of alkanes
   • Methane
   • Classification of alkanes
   • Alkyl groups
   • Nomenclature of alkanes
   • Isomerism in alkanes
   • Physical properties of alkanes
   • Chemical properties of alkanes
   • General methods of preparation of alkanes
   • Uses of alkanes
   • Cycloalkanes
   • Chapter review questions

4. Lesson 4: Alkenes (Olefins)

   • Definition and general formula of alkenes
   • Classification of alkenes
   • Nomenclature of alkenes
   • Isomerism in alkenes
   • General methods of preparation of alkenes
   • General methods of preparation of alkenes
   • Physical properties of alkenes
   • Chemical properties of alkenes
   • Uses of alkenes
   • Chapter review questions

5. Lesson 5: Alkynes (acetylene)

   • Definition of alkynes
   • Nomenclature of alkynes
   • Isomerism in alkynes
   • General methods of preparation of alkynes
   • Physical properties of alkynes
   • Chemical properties of alkynes
   • Uses of alkynes
   • Chapter review questions

6. Lesson 6: Aromatics

   • Aromatic hydrocarbons
   • Benzene and its structure
   • Classification of benzene
   • Nomenclature of benzene
   • Chemical properties of benzene
   • Uses of benzene
   • Chapter review questions