Alkanes (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What two elements are hydrocarbons made of?
What two elements are hydrocarbons made of?
Carbon and hydrogen only
What type of bonds do alkanes have between their carbon atoms?
What type of bonds do alkanes have between their carbon atoms?
Single bonds
Why are alkanes described as saturated?
Why are alkanes described as saturated?
Bonded with as many atoms as possible
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What state are methane, ethane, propane, and butane at room temperature?
What state are methane, ethane, propane, and butane at room temperature?
Gases
Why do longer alkanes have higher boiling points?
Why do longer alkanes have higher boiling points?
More surface area to stick together
Why don't alkanes react easily with other substances?
Why don't alkanes react easily with other substances?
Carbon-hydrogen bonds are very strong
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
and
When does incomplete combustion occur?
When does incomplete combustion occur?
When there isn't enough oxygen
What dangerous gas is produced during incomplete combustion?
What dangerous gas is produced during incomplete combustion?
Carbon monoxide
Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
Stops blood from carrying oxygen
What condition is needed for alkanes to react with bromine?
What condition is needed for alkanes to react with bromine?
UV light must be present