U2-2-1 - Alkanes Flashcards
A group of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.
Homologous series
Homologous series:
A group of _________ with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.
Homologous series:
A group of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.
Homologous series:
A group of compounds with the _________ and similar chemical properties.
Homologous series:
A group of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.
Homologous series:
A group of compounds with the same general formula and _________.
Homologous series:
A group of compounds with the same general formula and similar chemical properties.
All alkane names end in …
-ane.
Alkanes are hydrocarbons in which the C atoms are joined by _______ carbon-to-carbon bonds.
Alkanes are hydrocarbons in which the C atoms are joined by single carbon-to-carbon bonds.
How many bonds does a carbon atom make?
Four
(because the valency of carbon is four)
Name this hydrocarbon
Methane
Name this hydrocarbon
Ethane
Name this hydrocarbon
Propane
Name this hydrocarbon
Butane
Name this hydrocarbon
Pentane
Name this hydrocarbon
Hexane
Name this hydrocarbon
Heptane
Name this hydrocarbon
Octane
General formula for alkanes
CnH2n+2
(Twice as many Hs as Cs, plus two more)
