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Chemistry

Alkanes (Section 6)

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What is the general formula for alkanes? CnH2n + 2
What are the names of the first 5 alkanes? Methane, ethane, propane, butane and pentane
Alkanes are saturated compounds, what does this mean? Every carbon atom has 4 single covalent bonds with no double bonds
What is a homologous series? A group of organic compounds that have similar chemical properties, due to them having the same functional group
As alkanes get larger, their boiling point ___________ increases
At room temperature, small alkanes exist as _______, medium exist as __________ and large exist as __________ gases, liquids, solids
Shorter alkanes are more v________ volatile (evaporate more easily)
Longer alkanes are more v_________ viscous (thick and sticky)
Shorter alkanes are more f____________ flammable
Write the word equation for the combustion of alkanes alkane + oxygen ------> carbon dioxide + water (remember to balance)
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated? Saturated
What is needed for a reaction between a halogen and an alkane? Ultraviolet light
What type of reaction is it when halogens react with alkanes? A substitution reaction
What is produced when a halogen reacts with an alkane? A haloalkane
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