hydrocarbons - alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the different types of carbon compounds?
A
- alkanes
- alkenes
- cycloalkanes
- alcohols
2
Q
what is a hydrocarbon?
A
a compound containing only carbon and hydrogen
3
Q
what is the type of bonding present in hydrocarbons?
A
covalent
4
Q
what is the simplest family of hydrocarbons called?
A
alkanes
5
Q
what alkane is a gas at room temperature?
A
methane
6
Q
what are uses of methane gas?
A
- cooking
- heating
7
Q
how many carbons does meth have?
A
1
8
Q
how many carbons does hept have?
A
7
9
Q
how many carbons does eth have?
A
2
10
Q
how many carbons does pent have?
A
5
11
Q
how many carbons does prop have?
A
3
12
Q
how many carbons does but have?
A
4
13
Q
how many carbons does oct have?
A
8
14
Q
how many carbons does hex have?
A
6
15
Q
what is the general formula for alkanes?
A
C n H 2n+2
