Saturated Hydrocarbons (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What type of bonds do saturated hydrocarbons contain between carbon atoms?
What type of bonds do saturated hydrocarbons contain between carbon atoms?
Only single bonds
What does 'saturated' mean in saturated hydrocarbons?
What does 'saturated' mean in saturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated with hydrogen atoms
What is the general formula for alkanes?
What is the general formula for alkanes?
Which type of hydrocarbon are alkanes?
Which type of hydrocarbon are alkanes?
Saturated hydrocarbons
How reactive are saturated hydrocarbons compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons?
How reactive are saturated hydrocarbons compared to unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Less reactive
Why are saturated hydrocarbons less reactive?
Why are saturated hydrocarbons less reactive?
Single bonds are strong and stable
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
Carbon dioxide and water
What can incomplete combustion of alkanes produce?
What can incomplete combustion of alkanes produce?
Carbon monoxide and soot
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 naturally found?
Where are saturated hydrocarbons naturally found?
Crude oil and natural gas
Why do alkanes make good fuels?
Why do alkanes make good fuels?
They release a lot of energy on burning