Alkanes (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which two elements are found in hydrocarbons?
Which two elements are found in hydrocarbons?
Hydrogen and carbon only
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What suffix do all alkane names end with?
What suffix do all alkane names end with?
-ane
What is the chemical formula of methane?
What is the chemical formula of methane?
What is the chemical formula of propane?
What is the chemical formula of propane?
Using , how many H atoms are in an alkane with 4 C atoms?
Using , how many H atoms are in an alkane with 4 C atoms?
10
What type of bonds hold alkanes together?
What type of bonds hold alkanes together?
Covalent bonds
How many bonds does each carbon atom form in alkanes?
How many bonds does each carbon atom form in alkanes?
4 bonds
How many bonds does each hydrogen atom form in alkanes?
How many bonds does each hydrogen atom form in alkanes?
1 bond
Why are alkanes called saturated hydrocarbons?
Why are alkanes called saturated hydrocarbons?
All C-C bonds are single bonds
What is the main type of hydrocarbon found in crude oil?
What is the main type of hydrocarbon found in crude oil?
Alkanes
Which of these is a use of alkanes?
Which of these is a use of alkanes?
As fuels