1.4.1 Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hydrocarbon?
A
A compound containing carbon and hydrogen only
2
Q
What is a homologous series?
A
A family of compounds with the same general formula
3
Q
What is the general formula of an alkane?
A
C(n)H(2n+2)
4
Q
What are the first 6 prefixes?
A
Meth - 1 Eth - 2 Prop - 3 But - 4 Pent - 5 Hex - 6
5
Q
What is the displayed formula?
A
It is the drawn structure of a molecule
6
Q
What is the shortened structural formula?
A
The typed out version of displayed formula
E.g. Butane CH(3)(CH(2))(2)CH(3)
7
Q
What is the skeletal formula?
A
A displayed formula showing bond angles
8
Q
What is the difference between an alkane and alkene?
A
Alkenes are unsaturated (contain a double C=C bond)
9
Q
What is the general formula of an alkene?
A
C(n)H(2n)
