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What are hydrocarbons?
Think about the components of organic chemistry.
Name an example of an alkane.
It has one carbon atom.
What type of bond do alkenes have?
Think about the 'al' in alkene that signifies its double bond.
True or False: Alkanes can contain double bonds.
Recall the definition of saturated vs unsaturated compounds.
If the general formula for alkanes is CₙH₂ₙ₊₂, what is the molecular formula for a 5-carbon alkane?
Perform the substitution and calculate the number of hydrogen atoms.
Chemically react an alkene with hydrogen. If the alkene was C₂H₄, what is the product after the reaction?
Consider how double bonds work when hydrogen is added.
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