The Alkanes (Leaving Cert Chemistry): Quizzes
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Why are alkanes classified as saturated compounds?
Why are alkanes classified as saturated compounds?
They contain only single bonds
What is the molecular formula of an alkane with 5 carbon atoms using ?
What is the molecular formula of an alkane with 5 carbon atoms using ?
Which representation shows every atom and every bond in the molecule?
Which representation shows every atom and every bond in the molecule?
Expanded molecular structure
What happens to boiling points as alkanes increase in molecular size?
What happens to boiling points as alkanes increase in molecular size?
Boiling points increase
Which alkanes are gases at room temperature?
Which alkanes are gases at room temperature?
Methane through butane
Why do alkanes show relatively low chemical reactivity?
Why do alkanes show relatively low chemical reactivity?
They have strong covalent sigma bonds
Why are alkanes non-polar molecules?
Why are alkanes non-polar molecules?
Small electronegativity difference between C and H
By what unit do members of a homologous series differ from each other?
By what unit do members of a homologous series differ from each other?
What is the name of the alkane with molecular formula ?
What is the name of the alkane with molecular formula ?
Heptane
What is the first step in naming a branched alkane?
What is the first step in naming a branched alkane?
Find the longest continuous carbon chain
What prefix is used when three identical groups are present in naming?
What prefix is used when three identical groups are present in naming?
tri-
What are structural isomers?
What are structural isomers?
Same formula, different arrangement