Background . . .
An introduction to the alkenes, their reactivity and their physical properties.
Making alkenes . . .
Making alkenes in the lab from alcohols.
Hydrogenation . . .
The reaction between alkenes and hydrogen.
Reactions with halogens . . .
The reactions with chlorine and bromine, including the test using bromine water.
Reactions with hydrogen halides . . .
The reactions with compounds such as hydrogen chloride and hydrogen bromide.
Reaction with sulphuric acid . . .
The reaction between alkenes and concentrated sulphuric acid (including further reaction to give alcohols).
Reaction with potassium manganate(VII) . . .
The reaction between alkenes and potassium manganate(VII) (potassium permanganate) solution.
Hydration . . .
The industrial hydration of alkenes (their reaction with water) to give alcohols.
Polymerisation . . .
The polymerisation of alkenes, including some uses of the polymers formed.
Making epoxyethane . . .
The manufacture of epoxyethane (old name: ethylene oxide) from ethene, including its uses.