EC4

What is the chemical formula for ethylene carbonate, commonly referred to as EC4?

Which of the following is a common use of ethylene carbonate (EC4) in industry?

• As a food preservative

• As a solvent in lithium-ion batteries

• As a pesticide

• As a fuel additive

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS3-2

Ethylene carbonate (EC4) is often used in the production of which type of polymer?

• Polyethylene

• Polypropylene

• Polycarbonate

• Polystyrene

What is the boiling point of ethylene carbonate (EC4)?

• 248°C

• 243°C

• 240°C

• 235°C

In the context of battery technology, why is ethylene carbonate (EC4) important?

• It acts as a catalyst

• It serves as an electrolyte solvent

• It is used as an electrode material

• It is a thermal insulator

Which property of ethylene carbonate (EC4) makes it suitable for use in lithium-ion batteries?

• High thermal conductivity

• High dielectric constant

• Low viscosity

• High flammability

Ethylene carbonate (EC4) is classified under which category of organic compounds?

• Esters

• Ethers

• Carbonates

• Aldehydes

What is the molecular weight of ethylene carbonate (EC4)?

• 88.06 g/mol

• 90.08 g/mol

• 92.09 g/mol

• 94.10 g/mol

Which of the following reactions involves ethylene carbonate (EC4)?

• @@ ext{EC4} + ext{H}_2 ightarrow ext{C}_3 ext{H}_6 ext{O}_3@@

• @@ ext{EC4} + ext{H}_2 ext{O} ightarrow ext{C}_3 ext{H}_6 ext{O}_3 + ext{CO}_2@@

• @@ ext{EC4} + ext{O}_2 ightarrow ext{C}_3 ext{H}_6 ext{O}_3 + ext{H}_2 ext{O}@@

• @@ ext{EC4} + ext{NH}_3 ightarrow ext{C}_3 ext{H}_6 ext{O}_3 + ext{NH}_4 ext{OH}@@

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the role of ethylene carbonate (EC4) in the synthesis of polycarbonate plastics?

• It acts as a monomer

• It acts as a catalyst

• It acts as a plasticizer

• It acts as a cross-linking agent

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-6