Saturated Hydrocarbons (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Flashcards

Only single bonds between carbon atoms

$C_nH_{2n+2}$

Saturated hydrocarbons are less reactive

Carbon dioxide and water

Carbon monoxide and soot

$CH_4$

$C_2H_6$

$C_3H_8$

$C_4H_{10}$

Crude oil and natural gas

Increases (stronger intermolecular forces)

Single bonds are strong and stable