9.2.1 - Alkanes
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What is the general formula for alkanes?
💡 Hint: Think about how many hydrogen atoms correspond to carbon atoms.
Name an alkane with 3 carbon atoms.
💡 Hint: Recall the prefixes used for naming alkanes.
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What is the general formula for alkanes?
💡 Hint: Keep in mind the hydrogen count increases with the number of carbons.
True or False: Alkanes are generally reactive.
💡 Hint: Think about their bonding and types of reactions they undergo.
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Calculate the number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane with 5 carbon atoms.
💡 Hint: Plug in the number of carbon atoms into the general formula.
Explain the significance of branching in alkane molecules and how it affects physical properties.
💡 Hint: Consider the arrangement of atoms and how they interact with each other.
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