9.2.3.1 - Physical properties
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List the first four alkanes.
💡 Hint: Think about the simplest alkanes.
What is the non-polar nature of alkanes?
💡 Hint: Remember the phrase 'like dissolves like.'
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What physical state do the first four alkanes exist in at room temperature?
💡 Hint: Remember the list of the first four alkanes.
True or False: All alkanes are soluble in water.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'like dissolves like' means.
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Calculate the expected boiling point for a larger alkane based on the trend observed in smaller alkanes.
💡 Hint: Think about the trend observed in the series.
Discuss how the presence of an odd number of carbons might affect the properties of an alkane compared to even-numbered alkanes.
💡 Hint: What happens when chains branch more?
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