hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
A molecule that contains only hydrogen and carbon
A
Hydrocarbon
2
Q
A molecule in which one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced by another atom or group of atoms
A
Substituted Hydrocarbons
3
Q
What constitute the largest and most important natural source for alkanes
A
Natural gas and petroleum (crude oil)
4
Q
How much methane and ethane does unprocessed natural gas have
A
50-90% methane
1-10% ethane
5
Q
They are the least reactive type of organic compund
A
Alkane
6
Q
Alkane reacts with oxygen
A
Combustion
7
Q
Alkane reacts with halogens
A
Halogenation
8
Q
A compound used by insects to transmit messages to other members
A
Pheromones
9
Q
An organic compound responsible for the odor if many trees
A
Terpenes
