Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry 4.1 Hydrocarbons
Practise deciding whether a compound is a hydrocarbon by checking that its formula or structure contains carbon and hydrogen only.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Chemistry 4CH1
Exam points
- use a formula or structure to justify whether a compound is a hydrocarbon
- explain why methanol or methanoic acid is not a hydrocarbon by spotting oxygen
4.1 Hydrocarbons question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
This question is about hydrocarbons.
State the meaning of the term hydrocarbon.
- a compound containing hydrogen and carbon
- only
Accept:
- molecule / substance for compound
- other equivalent words such as solely
Reject:
- element / atom / mixture for compound
- ions / molecules for elements / atoms
Marking guidance:
- The 'only' mark depends on mention of hydrogen and carbon.
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