ethene

Meanings

• noun

  A colorless, odorless, flammable hydrocarbon gas with the molecular formula C2H4. It is the simplest unsaturated hydrocarbon and is used extensively in the production of vinyl and acetal polymers.

  - "Ethene is a vital component in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC)."
  - "The combustion of ethene produces carbon dioxide and water."

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Synonyms

ethylene , olefiant gas

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Variants

List of all variants of ethene that leads to same result
ethene , ethenes

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word ηθήνη (ethēnē), meaning 'acetylene,' due to their similar chemical structures and uses.

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Trivia

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1. Ethene was first identified in 1834 by the German chemist Eduard Simon.

2. Ethene is the second most commonly produced hydrocarbon after methane.

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Related Concepts

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1. Acetylene: A hydrocarbon gas with the molecular formula C2H2, which is structurally similar to ethene and is also used extensively in the chemical industry.

2. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): A synthetic plastic polymer made from vinyl monomer, which is derived from ethene.

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Culture

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Ethene has significant cultural and historical importance in the chemical industry, particularly in the production of plastics.

How to Memorize "ethene"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gas cylinder labeled 'Ethene' being used in a chemical plant.

2. associate
   

   - Associate ethene with the production of plastics, particularly PVC.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that ethene is the simplest unsaturated hydrocarbon, and its name starts with the letter 'E'.

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