Carbon Stems Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
The number of carbons in a hydrocarbon is 1. What is the preffix?
A
Meth- as in Methane
2
Q
The number of carbons in a hydrocarbon is 2. What is the stem?
A
Eth- as in Ethane
3
Q
The number of carbons in a hydrocarbon is 3. What is the stem?
A
Prop- as in Propane
4
Q
The number of carbons in a hydrocarbon is 4. What is the stem?
A
But- as in Butane
5
Q
The number of carbons in a hydrocarbon is 5. What is the stem?
A
Pent- as in Pentane
6
Q
The number of carbons in a hydrocarbon is 6. What is the stem?
A
Hex- as in Hextane
