13.4.1 - Physical Properties
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Practice Questions
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What is one physical property of most hydrocarbons?
💡 Hint: Think about the basic characteristics we discussed.
Are hydrocarbons soluble in water?
💡 Hint: Consider their molecular structure.
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Which of the following properties is true for most hydrocarbons?
💡 Hint: Think about basic characteristics discussed in class.
True or False: Hydrocarbons increase in boiling point as chain length increases.
💡 Hint: Consider how molecular size affects boiling points.
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How does the physical property of insolubility in water affect the environmental impact of hydrocarbon spills?
💡 Hint: Think about how different substances interact with water.
Design an experiment to investigate how the boiling point of hydrocarbons changes with chain length. What would be your variables and expected outcomes?
💡 Hint: Consider how previous properties relate to experimental design.
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