9.2 - Alkanes
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Practice Questions
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What is the general formula for alkanes?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Name the first two alkanes.
💡 Hint: Consider the two simplest forms of hydrocarbons.
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What is the molecular formula for the alkane with 6 carbon atoms?
💡 Hint: Remember the general formula for alkanes.
True or False: Alkanes have double bonds.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of saturation in hydrocarbons.
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How many structural isomers can be created for C5H12? Draw them.
💡 Hint: Count how many different ways you can arrange the '5' carbons.
Describe the physical properties of alkanes and how they change as the size of the alkane increases.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects states of matter.
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