Alkanes (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

Only carbon and hydrogen

Single bonds between carbon atoms

Bonded with as many hydrogen atoms as possible

Family of molecules that follow a pattern

$C_nH_{2n+2}$

Methane, ethane, propane, butane (gases at room temp)

More surface area, more heat needed to separate

Strong carbon-hydrogen bonds

Heat energy

Carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) and water ($H_2O$)

Carbon monoxide ($CO$)

Stops blood from carrying oxygen

Soot (black carbon particles)

UV light must be present

Substitution (hydrogen replaced by bromine)