AQA A-Level Chemistry: Alkenes - Videos & Lessons

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This comprehensive overview of alkenes is perfect for helping you prepare to take the AQA A-Level Chemistry test. Make sure you understand this subject area by reviewing fun lessons and taking self-assessment quizzes.

AQA A-Level Chemistry: Alkenes - Chapter Summary

There's nothing more satisfying than feeling prepared for a test like the AQA A-Level Chemistry. But studying can sometimes feel overwhelming, which is why we've done the hard work of researching exam topics and creating fun lessons for you. This chapter is designed to refresh your knowledge of alkenes. After reviewing the lessons, you will be ready for the following on the exam:

Defining and sharing the properties of alkenes
Explaining addition reactions of alkenes
Discussing polymerization of alkenes

Take advantage of the resources in this chapter than can make studying for the exam easy. In addition to reviewing the lessons to boost your comprehension of alkenes, take short quizzes to test your understanding of the subject area. Experts are available to answer questions if you feel confused about any lesson topic. Before taking the test, be sure to get a broader review of alkenes by taking this chapter's practice exam.

3 Lessons in Chapter 12: AQA A-Level Chemistry: Alkenes

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1. Alkenes: Definition, Properties & Examples

Alkenes are organic compounds that are recognized by the double bonds that are present in their chemical structure. You can find alkenes in things such as rubber and plastic products that we use every day.

2. Addition Reactions of Alkenes

There are several different types of reactions in organic chemistry. This lesson will focus on the addition reactions of alkenes. We'll give step by step examples so you understand why atoms move where they do.

3. Polymerization of Alkenes

In this lesson we will discuss how addition polymers are formed. We will look into the formation, properties and uses of poly(ethene) and poly(propene).

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