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C7: ALKANES Flashcards

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What are alkanes?

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hydrocarbons with single bonds

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What are the first 4 alkanes?

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-methane
-ethane
-propane
-butane

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What are the molecular formulae of the first 4 alkanes?

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-methane - CH4
-ethane - C2H6
-propane - C3H8
-butane - C4H10

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What is the difference between complete and incomplete combustion?

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-complete combustion takes place in the presence of a sufficient amount of oxygen
-incomplete combustion reaction takes place when there is an insufficient amount of oxygen

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What is the word equation for the complete combustion of methane?

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methane + oxygen –> carbon dioxide + water

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What is the word equation for the incomplete combustion of methane?

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methane + oxygen –> carbon monoxide + water
or
methane + oxygen –> carbon particulates + water

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