Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
What are hydrocarbons?
A
Hydrocarbons are compounds consisting of only hydrogen and carbon atoms.
2
Q
What are the first four alkanes?
A
Methane (CH4).
Ethane (C2H6).
Propane (C3H8).
Butane (C4H10).
3
Q
What is the fifth alkane?
A
Pentane (C5H12).
4
Q
What is the trend between short chains and long chains?
A
Short chains have lower boiling point so less energy is used.
Short chains have a higher volatility (tendency to turn into a gas) than long chains.
Short chains have low viscosity (how easily it flows) long chains have high viscosity.
Short chains are have higher flammability (how easily it burns) than long chains.
5
Q
What is the eighth alkane?
A
Octane (C8H18)
6
Q
What is the tenth alkane?
A
Decane.
7
Q
What is the twelfth alkane?
A
Dodecane.
