Natures Chemistry Flashcards
What is a Homologous Series?
It is a family of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties
What are Hydrocarbons?
They are compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated?
They are saturated
What are alkanes commonly used as?
Fuels
Are alkanes soluble or insoluble in water?
Insoluble
What is the general formula for alkanes
CnH2n+2
Are cycloalkanes saturated or unsaturated?
Saturated
Are cycloalkanes soluble or insoluble in water?
Insoluble
What is the general formula for cycloalkanes?
CnH2n
Are Alkenes saturated or unsaturated?
Unsaturated
Are Alkenes soluble or insoluble in water?
Insoluble
Which contain double bonds? Alkanes or alkenes ?
Alkenes
What is the general formula for alkenes?
CnH2n
What is an isomer?
A compound with the same molecular formula but a different structural formula
What compounds are described as saturated?
Compounds containing only single carbon bonds