Hydrocarbons Flashcards
1
Q
What elements do hydrocarbons contain?
A
Hydrogen and Carbon
2
Q
What type of bond do alkanes have?
A
C-C single bonds
3
Q
What are Alkanes?
A
The simplest type of hydrocarbon, they are saturated compounds each carbon atom forms four single covalent bonds.
4
Q
What are some examples of Alkanes?
A
Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane
5
Q
What happens when the chain of carbon atoms gets longer?
A
The properties change
6
Q
What is the word equation for complete combustion?
A
hydrocarbon + oxygen = carbon dioxide + water
7
Q
What happens to carbon and hydrogen during combustion?
A
Both are oxidised
8
Q
What is the balanced symbol equation for the combustion of methane?
A
CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + 2H20
