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Combined Science: Chemistry

GCSE · Edexcel · foundation

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Obtaining & Using Metals
Reversible Reactions & Equilibria
- Reversible Reactions & Equilibrium
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- The Haber Process
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Group 1
- Group 1 (Alkali Metals)
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- Group 1: Reactivity & Electronic Configurations
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Group 7
Group 0

Homologous Series Flashcards

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What is a homologous series?: A series of compounds with the same general formula, differing by $\mathrm{CH_2}$ from neighbouring members, with a gradual variation in physical properties and similar chemical properties.
What is the general formula of the alkanes?: $\mathrm{C_nH_{2n+2}}$
True or false? Compounds in the same homologous series have the same molecular formula.: False. They have the same general formula but different molecular formulae.