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C1b
AQA GCSE science C1b
Keyword | Definition |
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thermal decomposition | splitting a substance using heat |
cracking | breaking a molecule apart using heat, used to break up hydrocarbons. |
alkene | a hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n |
alkane | a hydrocarbon with the general formula CnH2n+2 |
monomer | a molecule that can combine with others to form a polymer |
polymer | a substance consisting of very large molecules made up of smaller molecules called monomers |
addition polymerisation | monomers are added together in this reaction to make polymers |
bromine water | goes colourless when added to an unsaturated oil |
cracking | used to break up large hydrocarbons |