Hydrocarbon Stuff Alkanes Flashcards

1
Q

What is a hydrocarbon

A

A compound that only contains hydrogen and carbon atoms

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2
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General formula for alkanes

A

CnH2n+2

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3
Q

What type of compounds are alkanes

A

Saturated

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4
Q

State the first 4 alkenes

A

Methane ethane propane butane

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5
Q

What are the characteristics of the carbon chain when short

A

More volatile

Flammable

Lower temperature

Lower boiling point

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6
Q

State the word eq for the combustion of hydrocarbons

A

Hydrocarbon + oxygen —-> carbon dioxide + water

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7
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What type of series are alkanes

A

Homologous

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