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Alkanes Flashcards

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How do you name alkanes

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Meth
Eth
Prop
But
Pent
Hex

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How to classify between substitution, addition and combustion

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Substitution - replaced

Addition - two or more molecules combine

Combustion - reacts with O2 to form CO2

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What is the General Formula for alkanes

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CnH2n+2

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Why are alkanes described as saturated hydrocarbons

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They do not contain a double bond

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Describe the reaction of alkanes with halogens in the presence of ultra-violet radiation

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Alkanes react with bromine in UV light
1 hydrogen atom is replaced by a bromine atom
Substitution
(mono-substitution)

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