Alkenes — KCSE Chemistry

KCSE Chemistry · 83 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Name and write structural formulae of alkenes and describe their preparation from alcohols by dehydration

Describe the addition reactions of alkenes with H₂, Br₂, HBr, H₂O and state conditions required

Describe addition polymerisation of alkenes and give examples of common polymers and their uses

Alkenes

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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Name two common polymers produced from alkenes and state one use for each. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Polyethylene (1 mk)
Polypropylene (1 mk)
Part (b) — 2 marks
Used in plastic bags, bottles, and containers for polyethylene (1 mk)
Used in packaging, textiles, and automotive parts for polypropylene (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

Identify the process by which alkenes are converted into polymers through repeated addition reactions. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Addition polymerisation (1 mk)
Involves the joining of many alkene monomers to form a polymer (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Identify the type of reaction that occurs when ethene reacts with water in the presence of sulfuric acid and state the condition needed for this reaction. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Electrophilic addition (2 mks)
Part (b) — 1 mark
Presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst (1 mk)
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Identify the product formed when butene reacts with bromine and state the condition required for this reaction. (3 marks)

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