Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What are alkanes?
A
- Simplest hydrocarbons
- Compounds that contain single covalent bonds
2
Q
What is the simplest alkane?
A
Methane, CH4
3
Q
What are alkanes known as?
A
- Saturated hydrocarbons
- Each carbon is bonded to the max number of atoms
4
Q
General formula for alkanes
A
CnH2n + 2
5
Q
1 carbon
A
meth
6
Q
2 carbons
A
eth
7
Q
3 carbons
A
prop
8
Q
4 carbons
A
but
9
Q
5 carbons
A
pent
10
Q
6 carbons
A
hex
11
Q
7 carbons
A
hept
12
Q
8 carbons
A
oct
13
Q
9 carbons
A
non
14
Q
10 carbons
A
dec
15
Q
What do alkyl groups have
A
one less hydrogen
