What you'll learn
Carbon compounds and materials.
Key ideas
- Hydrocarbons, alkanes and alkenes; crude oil and cracking.
- Polymers and their disposal issues.
Exam tips
- Test for alkenes with bromine water.
- Explain why cracking is useful.
Common mistakes
- Confusing alkanes and alkenes.
- Forgetting complete combustion products (CO₂ + water).