Organic chamistry Flashcards
1
Q
A more flammable hydrocarbon will have a _____ chain length.
A
shorter
2
Q
A more viscous hydrocarbon will have a _____ chain length
A
longer
3
Q
A hydrocarbon with a lower boiling point will have a _____ chain length
A
shorter
4
Q
Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons that can be separated by fractional distillation. What physical property does this process rely on?
A
boiling point
5
Q
What is the first alkane
A
Methane - CH4
6
Q
What is the second alkane
A
Ethane - C2H6
7
Q
What is the third alkane
A
Propane - C3H10
8
Q
What is the fourth alkane
A
Butane - C4H10
9
Q
What is the fifth alkane
A
Pentane - C5H12
10
Q
What is Combustion
A
When a fuel burns in oxygen to release energy
