What are alkanes Flashcards

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what are alkanes

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Alkanes are a homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2. This means that they are made of hydrogen and carbon only and contain only carbon-carbon single bonds.

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Since they are in the same homologous series, they have:

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The same functional group

The same general formula

Similar chemical properties

Differ in their chemical formula by one -CH2- group

Have gradually changing physical properties

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homologus series meaning

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is a family of organic molecules with the same functional group, similar chemical properties and different numbers of carbon atoms.

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