Alkanes (Edexcel GCSE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What elements make up hydrocarbons?
What elements make up hydrocarbons?
Only carbon and hydrogen
What type of bonds do alkanes have between carbon atoms?
What type of bonds do alkanes have between 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?
Which are the first four alkanes?
Which are the first four alkanes?
Methane, ethane, propane, butane
What is the state of the first four alkanes at room temperature?
What is the state of the first four alkanes 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?
C-H bonds are very strong
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
What are the products of complete combustion of alkanes?
Carbon dioxide and water
What is produced during incomplete combustion if oxygen is really low?
What is produced during incomplete combustion if oxygen is really low?
Soot (black carbon particles)
Why is carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion dangerous?
Why is carbon monoxide from incomplete combustion 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