Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hydrocarbon?
A
A molecule made up of only hydrogen and carbon atoms.
2
Q
What is meant by ‘organic chemistry’?
A
The study of carbon and carbon molecules.
3
Q
What is an alkane?
A
A homologous series of hydrocarbons. (they have similar properties and uses)
4
Q
What is one key feature of an alkane?
A
They are saturated compounds.
5
Q
What does the term ‘Homologous series mean’?
A
All compounds in that series has similar properties and uses.
6
Q
What is the general formula for the Homologous series?
A
Cn+H2n+2
7
Q
If octane has 8 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms would it have?
A
It would have 18 hydrogen atoms
