Alkanes Flashcards
1
Q
What are Alkanes
A
They are Hydrocarbons (contain hydrogen and carbon only)
2
Q
Carbon is in group 4, therefore will always
A
form 4 covalent bonds
3
Q
Do Alkanes contain single/double bonds only
A
- Single which means they are saturated
4
Q
What is the algebraic formula for Alkanes
A
C(n)H(2n+2)
5
Q
Name the Alkanes in order
A
- Methane
- Ethane
- Propane
- butane
- Pentane
6
Q
What is the Molecular Formula for Methane
A
CH4
7
Q
What is the Molecular Formula for Ethane
A
C2H6
8
Q
What is the Molecular Structure for Propane
A
C3H8
9
Q
What is the Molecular Structure for Butane
A
C4H10
10
Q
What is the Molecular strucutre for Pentane
A
C5H12
