Properties of Alkanes Flashcards by Molly Gallagher | Brainscape

Q

polarity?

A

non-polar

hydrophobic

can’t hydrogen bond

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Q

forces?

A

dispersion/Lobdon

temporary dipole-dipole interactions

weak induced dipoles

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Q

density?

A

less than 1g/mL

take up more volume, but less stuff

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Q

bp/mp

A

if you increase MW then bp/mp goes up

branched has a lower bp/mp than straight chain

branched = ball, straight chain = stick

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Q

bond length and angles?

A

C-C 1.54

C-H 1.10

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