Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the general formula for alkanes?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many hydrogen atoms correspond to carbon atoms.

Question 2

Easy

Name an alkane with 3 carbon atoms.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the prefixes used for naming alkanes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the general formula for alkanes?

  • C_nH_{2n-2}
  • C_nH_{2n}
  • C_nH_{2n+2}

πŸ’‘ Hint: Keep in mind the hydrogen count increases with the number of carbons.

Question 2

True or False: Alkanes are generally reactive.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about their bonding and types of reactions they undergo.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane with 5 carbon atoms.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Plug in the number of carbon atoms into the general formula.

Question 2

Explain the significance of branching in alkane molecules and how it affects physical properties.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the arrangement of atoms and how they interact with each other.

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