Properties of Alkanes (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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Why are alkanes non-polar molecules?
Why are alkanes non-polar molecules?
C and H have similar electronegativity
What is the only intermolecular force present in alkanes?
What is the only intermolecular force present in alkanes?
Dispersion forces
Why do larger alkanes have higher boiling points?
Why do larger alkanes have higher boiling points?
More electrons create stronger dispersion
How do branched alkanes compare to straight-chain isomers?
How do branched alkanes compare to straight-chain isomers?
Lower melting and boiling points
Which alkanes are gases at room temperature?
Which alkanes are gases at room temperature?
Methane to butane
Why do alkanes not conduct electricity?
Why do alkanes not conduct electricity?
No mobile charged particles
In which type of solvent are alkanes soluble?
In which type of solvent are alkanes soluble?
Non-polar solvents like hexane
What is octane primarily used for?
What is octane primarily used for?
Automobile fuel (petrol)
What is the most important organic feedstock in the chemical industry?
What is the most important organic feedstock in the chemical industry?
Ethene
What trend occurs as alkane molecular weight increases?
What trend occurs as alkane molecular weight increases?
Density increases