Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
Formula for alkanes
A
Cn H2n+2
Or
Always plus CH2 when going up
2
Q
Key terms for alkanes
A
Hydrocarbon, saturated( all single bonds) and un- reactive, covalent bonding
3
Q
How do we know alkanes are un-reactive ?
A
When added to bromine water the bromine water remains the same color (orange )
4
Q
Alkane fuels and why they are good
A
Shorter chains are useful as they burn easily