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