Saturated Hydrocarbons (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What type of bonds exist between carbon atoms in saturated hydrocarbons?
What type of bonds exist between carbon atoms in saturated hydrocarbons?
Only single bonds
What does 'saturated' mean for saturated hydrocarbons?
What does 'saturated' mean for saturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated with hydrogen atoms
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
How reactive are saturated hydrocarbons compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons?
How reactive are saturated hydrocarbons compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Less reactive
What does complete combustion of alkanes produce?
What does complete combustion of alkanes produce?
Carbon dioxide and water
When does incomplete combustion of alkanes occur?
When does incomplete combustion of alkanes occur?
When there's not enough oxygen
What can incomplete combustion of alkanes produce?
What can incomplete combustion of alkanes produce?
Carbon monoxide and soot
Why do alkanes make good fuels?
Why do alkanes make good fuels?
They release a lot of energy on burning
How does the boiling point of alkanes change as molecular size increases?
How does the boiling point of alkanes change as molecular size increases?
Boiling point increases
What is the molecular formula of propane?
What is the molecular formula of propane?
Where are saturated hydrocarbons found?
Where are saturated hydrocarbons found?
Crude oil and natural gas
Why are saturated hydrocarbons less reactive?
Why are saturated hydrocarbons less reactive?
Single bonds are strong and stable
What is the molecular formula of methane?
What is the molecular formula of methane?
What is the simplest type of saturated hydrocarbon?
What is the simplest type of saturated hydrocarbon?
Alkanes