Report: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes Flashcards
1
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general formula of the alkyl group
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CnH2n+1
2
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longest continuous chain of branched-chain hydrocarbons
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parent alkane
3
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an atom or group of atoms that took the place of a hydrogen atom on a parent hydrocarbon molecule
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Substituent
4
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most abundant cycloalkanes
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cyclopentane and cyclohexane
5
Q
The temperature at which a given solid will melt and a liquid boils and turns to vapor.
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melting point and boiling point
6
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The ability to be dissolved, especially in water.
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solubility
7
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The degree of compactness of a substance.
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density
8
Q
The boiling point ____ if there is an increase in the number of the carbon atom in chain length or ring size.
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increases
9
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Branching in carbon chain ____the boiling point of an alkane
A
lowers
