Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
Define hydrocarbons
A
A compound that contains carbon and hydrogen only
2
Q
List three common sources of hydrocarbons
A
Coal
Natural gas
Petroleum
3
Q
What is another name for natural gas?
A
Methane
4
Q
What is another name for petroleum?
A
Crude oil
5
Q
What are hydrocarbons commonly referred to as?
A
Fossil fuels
6
Q
Define fossil fuels
A
Fuels that were formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago
7
Q
Why is methane dangerous?
A
It forms an explosive mixture with air
8
Q
How are hydrocarbons classified?
A
Their classification is based upon the type of carbon-carbon bond in the molecules
9
Q
List the three main classifications of hydrocarbons
A
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alkynes
