Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What bonds are in Alkanes?
A
Sigma bonds
2
Q
What main feature do sigma bonds have?
A
They are fully rotational
3
Q
What is the polarity of Alkanes?
A
they are non-polar molecules because they have similar electronegativities
4
Q
Why are Alkanes insoluble in water?
A
Alkanes are nonpolar, whereas water in polar, therefore the water molecules do not interact with the alkane molecules
5
Q
What are the 2 reasons that are Alkanes unreactive?
A
- The C-C and C-H bonds have high enthalpy it is relatively difficult to break C-C bonds and C-H bonds
- C-C bonds are non polar and C-H bonds are very close in polarity
6
Q
What is the bond angle in Alkanes?
A
109.5
7
Q
Are Alkanes polar or nonpolar?
A
nonpolar
