Saturated Hydrocarbons (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

Only single bonds between carbon atoms

Saturated with hydrogen atoms

Alkanes

$C_nH_{2n+2}$

Saturated are less reactive

Single bonds are strong and stable

Carbon dioxide and water

Carbon monoxide and soot

Boiling point increases

$CH_4$

$C_2H_6$

$C_3H_8$

$C_4H_{10}$

Crude oil and natural gas