Alkanes (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards

Compounds of only carbon and hydrogen atoms

Single bonds between carbon atoms

Bonded with as many atoms as possible

Family of molecules that follow a pattern

$C_nH_{2n+2}$

Methane, ethane, propane, butane

Gases

More surface area, stick together more, need more heat

Very strong

Burning in oxygen

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

Carbon monoxide ($CO$) and possibly soot

Stops blood from carrying oxygen

Black carbon particles

UV light