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c6.2.1 alkanes Flashcards

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what are alkanes

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hydrocarbons

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2
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what do all alkanes end with

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‘ane’

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top 4 alkanes

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methane (CH4)
ethane (C2H6)
propane (C3H8)
butane (C4H10)

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4
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general formula for alkanes

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C(n) H(2n+2)

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5
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what is a homologous series

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a family

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what is the difference between alkanes and alkenes

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alkanes are saturated and cannot bond to anything else

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complete combustion creates

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carbon dioxide

water

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incomplete combustion creates

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carbon monoxide (soot)
carbon dioxide
water

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