Pollies and the Ethanes and stuff Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Alkanes order
A
Methane - CH4
Ethane- C2H6
Propane - C3H8
Butane - C4H10
2
Q
Pattern in alkanes?
A
Increase by 1 Carbon and 2 Hydrogen
3
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What is the alkane general formula?
A
CnH2n+2
n = number of carbon atoms
4
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What is a key feature of alkanes and what does it mean?
A
Saturated Compounds
Every carbon atom has 4 single covalent bonds (no double bonds)
5
Q
As length of carbon chain increases…
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- BP Increases (Gases at room temp cuz shortest chains)
- Volatility Decreases
- Viscosity Increases
- Flammability Decreases
6
Q
What does complete combustion look like (as a formula)
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Hydrocarbon + Oxygen –> Carbon Dioxide + Water
Exothermic reaction
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