0654.C11.4.02 — Describe the properties of alkanes as being generally unreactive, except in terms of combustion: past paper questions
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- 0654/32 · October/November 2025 · Q6a[1]
Complete the sentences to explain why alkanes are described as saturated and alkenes are described as unsaturated. Alkanes are saturated because they contain only carbon–carbon covalent bonds. Ethene, C 2 H 4 , is an alkene. (a) Ethane, C 2 H 6 , is an alkane.
See it on the paper → - 0654/32 · October/November 2025 · Q6b[2]
Draw the displayed formula of ethane, C 2 H 6 .
See it on the paper → - 0654/42 · February/March 2025 · Q8f[1]
Methane is another gas that contains the element carbon. Methane has a low boiling point. Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0654/43 · October/November 2024 · Q2a[2]
State which compound in Fig. 2.1 is not a hydrocarbon. Explain your answer. compound explanation
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Compound D is used as a fuel. State one other use of compound D.
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What examiners said
Some misconceptions were evident amongst some candidates with a number referring to weak bonds between the atoms within molecules, rather than between the molecules.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0654/42 Q8(f) (Cambridge)
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