Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
What are hydrocarbons ?
A
Compounds formed from hydrogen and carbon atoms only
2
Q
How many bonds do they have in alkanes ?
A
Four simple covalent bonds.
3
Q
What are the first of the alkanes ?
A
Methane, ethane, propane, butane
4
Q
What does the complete combustion of a hydrocarbon release ?
A
lot’s of energy
5
Q
What are the waste products from this ?
A
Water vapour and carbon dioxide
6
Q
What is the formula for this reaction ?
A
Hydrocarbon + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water
7
Q
What is oxidation ?
A
Gain of oxygen
