alkanes and alkenes Flashcards
what is the definition of an alkane?
an alkane is a group of hydrocarbons that have single bonds in between carbon atoms
what is the definition of an alkene?
an alkene is a group of hydrocarbon that have at least one double bonded in between carbon atoms
what is the molecular formula for an alkene?
CnH2n
what is the molecular formula for an alkane?
CnH2n+2
what are the uses for an alkane?
to be made into fuels and a raw material for the production of other chemicals
what are the uses of an alkene?
for the production of polymers, to be used as a solvent and a raw material for the production of other chemicals
what are the different types of alkanes?
methane, propane, ethane and butane
what are the different types of alkenes?
propene, ethene, methene and butene
what is the reactivity of an alkane?
generally unreactive
what is the reactivity of an alkene?
very reactive
why is an alkene very reactive?
because it has at least one double bond
why is an alkane generally unreactive?
because its C-C and C-H bonds are stong
which of the following have higher melting and boiling points: an alkane or an alkene?
an alkene
