6. The hydrocarbon chains contain the functional group -OH (hydroxyl group)Structural Formula Chemical Formula C2H5OH (molecular formula) or CH3CH2OH (condensed structural formula) = OH
23. Unlike the alkanes and alkenes, the first four alcohols are liquid at room temperature and pressure.
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26. Combustion of alcohols are useful because:1. Methanol is less likely than conventional fuel to explode in an accident. It is a clean fuel. 2. When alcohol beverage is burnt with food, it gives a distinct flavour. Combustion
31. Oxidation of alcohol is used in: Breathalyzerto test the amount of alcohol consumed by drivers. Oxidation
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35. In your own groups of four, set up an experiment according to the experimental set up (A, B, C or D) which you can find on the last pageof your worksheet.
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37. Record your observations under the observations column after one week and upload your observations onto the class blog according to your allocated set up.
38. Your group is suppose to complete a series of questions pertaining to the experiment and hand in one set of answers per group two weeks later. (You can find the questions on the class blog).
39. Uses of Ethanol? solvents for paints, varnishes, perfumes alcoholic drinks oxidation ethanol fuel for vehicles making ethanoic acid for preserving food and making esters
42. present your concept maps at the end of 5 minutes. (Use the space in your worksheet to construct your concept map and make sure that it would be visible on the visualiser).
