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Topic 6 - 6.2 - Alkanes and Cycloalkanes Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the simplest hydrocarbon family called?

A

The Alkanes

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complete the sentence

Alkanes and Cycloalkanes are ____ in water

A

insoluble

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Alkanes and cycloalkanes are ____
a. unsaturated
b. saturated

A

b. saturated

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Finish the sentence and give reasons for your answer

All carbon to carbon bonds in alkanes and cycloalkanes are….

A

single covalent bonds, because they are hydrocarbons (hydrocarbons are non-metal).

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List the first 8 alkanes

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  1. Methane
  2. Ethane
  3. Propane
  4. Butane
  5. Pentane
  6. Hexane
  7. Heptane
  8. Octane
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List the first 8 cycloalkanes

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  1. Cyclopropane
  2. Cyclobutane
  3. Cyclopentane
  4. Cyclohexane
  5. Cycloheptane
  6. Cyclooctane
  7. Cyclononane
  8. Cyclodecane
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General formula for:
* Alkanes
* Cycloalkanes
* Alkenes

A

Alkanes - CnH2n+2
Cycloalkanes - CnH2n
Alkenes - CnH2n

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