Alkanes and Alcohols Flashcards
Are Alkanes unsaturated or saturated compounds?
Saturated
What kind of bonds do Alkanes have?
Single Covalent Bonds
What is the formula for Alkanes?
CnH2n+2
What are the first 4 Alkanes?
Methane
Ethane
Propane
Butane
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What is the molecular formula for Methane?
CH4
What is the molecula formula for Butane?
C4H10
What do Alkanes produces when they burn and what is the word equation for this reaction?
Caron Dioxide and Water
Alkane + Oxygen = Carbon Dioxide + Water
What is the balanced symbol equation for this reaction?
CH4 + 2O2 —> 2H2O + CO2
Why are Alkanes fairly unreactive?
Because the C-C bonds and C-H bonds in them are difficullt to break
What’s the functional group for alcohols?
‘-OH’ and all of them end in ‘-ol’
What is thhe general formula for Alcohols?
CnH2n+1OH
What are the first 2 alcohols?
Methanol
Ethanol
What is the molecular formula for Methanol?
CH3OH
What is the molecular formula for Ethanol?
C2H5OH
Is Ethanol soluble or insoluble?
Soluble
Are Alkanes soluble or insoluble?
Insoluble
What is the boiling point of Ethanol?
78 degrees
What is the boiling point of ethane?
-103 degrees
What state is ethanol at room temperature?
A liquid
Is Ethanol volatile or not volatile?
Volatile
Are Methane and Ethane volatile or not volatile?
Volatile
What state are Methane and Ethane at at room temperature?
Gases
List 5 uses of Alcohols
- As solvents (can dissolve hydrocarbons and oils)
- To manufacture other organic chemicals
- In perfumes
- To clean paint brushes
- As fuel
What is the word equation for when alcohol reacts with sodium?
Ethanol + Sodium –> Sodium Ethoxide + Hydrogen
What is the word equation for when water reacts with sodium?
Water + Sodium –> Sodium Hydroxide + Hydrogen
Does Sodium react more vigurously with Alcohol or Water?
Water
