Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry
Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Alkanes Exam Questions
Free Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry exam questions on Alkanes, with mark schemes. Covers alkane structure, combustion and substitution with halogens.
Alkanes exam questions
These packs of real past exam questions cover the whole of Section 4: Organic Chemistry, including Alkanes. Work through every question on this sub-topic, then mark your answers against the mark scheme.
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Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards (Anki & Quizlet)
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About Edexcel International GCSE Chemistry Alkanes
This sub-topic covers alkanes.
What you need to know
- Structure Saturated, CₙH₂ₙ₊₂.
- Combustion Complete and incomplete.
- Substitution With bromine in UV light.
Common mistakes in Alkanes
- Saying alkanes decolourise bromine water in the dark.
- Wrong general formula.
Try two Alkanes exam-style questions
1. State the condition for alkanes to react with bromine. (1 mark)
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UV light.
2. Write the formula of propane. (1 mark)
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C₃H₈.
Alkanes FAQs
What does this cover?
Alkane structure and reactions.
Why are alkanes unreactive?
They only have single C-C and C-H bonds.
Revise this topic with flashcards: Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4CH1 Flashcards, with mark scheme answers for Anki and Quizlet.
