Practice Saturated Hydrocarbons (alkanes) (13.2(a)) - Hydrocarbons

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Question 1.
What is the general formula for alkanes?
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Think about how many hydrogen atoms relate to carbon atoms.
Question 2.
Name one example of a saturated hydrocarbon.
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It's the simplest hydrocarbon.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is an alkane?
- C₂H₄
- C₃H₈
- C₄H₈
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Remember the single bond characteristic of alkanes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Alkanes contain double bonds between carbon atoms.
- True
- False
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Think about the definition of saturated hydrocarbons.
Question 5.
You have a hydrocarbon with the formula C₅H₁₂. Identify whether it is saturated or unsaturated and explain why.
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Refer back to the general formula for alkanes.
Question 6.
Compare the stability of an alkane with three carbons to one with six carbons. Which is more stable and why?
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Consider how molecular structure influences physical properties.

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