alkanes, alkenes, and cycloalkanes

Question 1

what is a homologous

Answer 1

it is a group of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties

Question 2

what alkanes used if for

Answer 2

as fuels

Question 3

are alkanes solubal water

Answer 3

no

Question 4

why do melting and boiling points increases as molecule size increases

Answer 4

bigger molecules have stronger intermolecular forces of attractions between the molecules

Question 5

what can alkenes me used to make

Answer 5

polymers and alcohols

Question 6

are alkenes soluble

Answer 6

no

Question 7

what is the general formula for alkanes

Answer 7

CnH2n+2

Question 8

the general formula alkenes

Answer 8

CnH2n

Question 9

what are the cycloalkanes used for

Answer 9

fuels and solvents

Question 10

are cycloalkanes soluble in water

Answer 10

no

Question 11

general formula for the cycloalkanes

Answer 11

CnH2n

Question 12

define an isomer

Answer 12

molecules with the same molecular formula but a different structural formula

Question 13

alkenes are unsaturated, they take part in…

Answer 13

addition reaction because of a presence of a double bond

Question 14

halogenation:

Answer 14

alkenes undergo addition reactions with halogens forming dihaloalkanes

Question 15

hydrogenation:

Answer 15

alkenes undergo addition reactions with hydrogen forming alkanes

Question 16

hydration:

Answer 16

alkenes undergo addition reactions with water forming alcohols