alkanes

Question 1

what is a homologous series?

Answer 1

a series of compounds that have the same chemical properties whose successive number differs by a CH2 formula

Question 2

what are alkanes?

Answer 2

• saturated molecules of carbon and hydrogen
• have distinct properties including flammability, visc etc
• attained from crude oil- form over millions of years

Question 3

all types of alkanes?

Answer 3

1) methane
2) ethane
3) propane
4) butane
5) pentane
6) hexane
7) heptane
8) octane
9) nonane
10) decane