Alkanes Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What is the general formula for alkanes?
A
CnH2n+2
2
Q
What do hydrocarbons contain
A
Only hydrogen and carbon
3
Q
Some alkanes gave side chains coming of the main carbon chain, what are these called?
A
Branched chain alkanes
4
Q
What are the prefixes up to 8
A
- Meth-
- Eth-
- Prop-
- But-
- Pent-
- Hex-
- Hept-
- Oct-
5
Q
Alkanes are part of what series
A
The homologous series
6
Q
What is the general formula of cycloalkanes
A
CnH2n
7
Q
Why do cycloalkanes need at least three carbon atoms
A
Because cycloalkanes form a loop
8
Q
What can cycloalkanes be used as?
A
Solvents
Fuels
9
Q
True or false, all hydrocarbons (including alkanes, cycloalkanes and alkenes) are soluble in water.
A
False. All hydrocarbons (including alkanes, cycloalkanes and alkenes) are insoluble in water.
10
Q
What’s the ending for an alkane?
A
-ane
11
Q
What’s the ending for a cycloalkane?
A
Cyclo…-ane
