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7.1.4 Cracking and alkenes
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Why hydrocarbons are cracked

Why hydrocarbons are cracked

A hydrocarbon is a compound containing hydrogen and carbon atoms only. Cracking breaks large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller, more useful molecules by heating them.

7.1.4 Cracking and alkenes Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE Chemistry 7.1.4 Cracking and alkenes. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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