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6. Explore reactions of alkenes

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Describe the structure of alkenes

Explain why alkenes are unsaturated

Draw the displayed formula of alkenes

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ethene

The systematic chemical name for ethylene.

hydrogen

The chemical element H which is naturally occurring and lives as a molecule.

alkene

Unsaturated hydrocarbons which hold a double bond.

butane

A hydrocarbon gas which is flammable and part of the alkane series, mostly found in both natural gases and petroleum.

functional

In relation to group, the occurrence of chemical reactions that is caused by a moiety or substituent within a molecule.

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