Alcohols Alcohols are a group of compounds that have a hydrocarbon chain attached to an -O-H group. The___
Category: GCE O-level Chemistry
Alkenes
Alkenes Alkenes When a hydrocarbon is unsaturated, it has some double bonds. These are called an alkenes.
Energetics
Exothermic Reactions An exothermic reaction is one in which__ energy is released to the environment__. This is often
Experimental Techniques
Measurement Variable Unit Apparatus Time min/sec Stopwatch Temperature ÂșC Thermometer [liquid in glass, thermistor or thermocouple] Mass grams
Metals
Properties of Metals Physical Properties they are malleable -can be bent and beaten into different shapes they can
Electrochemistry
Electrolysis It is the breakdown of an electrolyte- ionic compound, molten or aqueous solution- by passing an electric
The reactivity series
The reactivity series is based on the reaction of metals with water or dilute hydrochloric acid. A metal
Stoichiometry
Formulae To write the formula of a compound, you have to know the valencies of the elements in
Atoms, elements & compounds
Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Atomic structure Atoms are made up of sub-atomic – protons, neutrons and