19-1: Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What element do all organic molecules have?
A
Carbon
2
Q
What elements do hydrocarbons have?
A
Carbon and hydrogen
3
Q
What is the general formula for alkanes?
A
C(n)H(2n+2)
4
Q
What is the general formula for alkenes?
A
C(n)H(2n)
5
Q
What is the general formula for alkynes?
A
C(n)H(2n-2)
6
Q
What are the prefixes for having 1-10 carbons?
A
Meth, eth, prop, but, penta, hex, sept, oct, nov, dec
7
Q
What is a saturated molecule? How can you tell if one is saturated?
A
- One that has the max amount of hydrogens possible
- All bonds are single bonds
8
Q
State if the following are saturated: alkane, alkene, alkyne
A
Alkane: yes
Alkene: no
Alkyne: no
9
Q
What is the general formula for a cycloalkane? What is special about it?
A
- C(n)H(2n)
- Has 3+ carbons that form a ring
10
Q
What is a homologous series?
A
A sequence of hydrocarbons with an increasing number of carbons in each member of the series
