LitGrades
Explore
Subjects
Math
Science
English
Technology
Social Studies
History
General Knowledge
Language
For Teachers
Register
Login
Create New Folder
Flashcards on Alkanes
Click on the flashcard to see the answer
What is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n+2
Are alkanes saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbons?
Saturated
Do alkanes contain any double or triple bonds between carbon atoms?
No
What is the simplest alkane?
Methane
Which type of hybridization occurs in carbon atoms of alkanes?
sp3
Are alkanes typically flammable?
Yes
What is the second simplest alkane?
Ethane
What is the IUPAC name for a 5-carbon alkane?
Pentane
Which type of bonds are present in alkanes?
Single bonds
What is the boiling point trend in alkanes as the number of carbon atoms increase?
It increases
How many hydrogen atoms are there in a butane molecule?
10
What is the formula for propane?
C3H8
Do alkanes have any functional groups?
No
Which alkane is used as a fuel for portable stoves?
Butane
What is the IUPAC name for a 4-carbon alkane?
Butane
Share
Copy Link
Copy Embed
Login to Save
arrow_back
arrow_forward
Share
Copy Link
Copy Embed
Login to Save
Test Your Knowledge
What is the general formula for alkanes?
CO2
CH4
CnH2n+2
C2H6
Check Answers
Which alkane is used as a fuel for portable stoves?
Methane
Ethane
Butane
Undecane
Check Answers
Are alkanes typically flammable?
Yes
No
Some are
Depends on temperature
Check Answers
What is the IUPAC name for a 3-carbon alkane?
Methane
Butane
Propane
Pentane
Check Answers
Do alkanes contain any double or triple bonds between carbon atoms?
No
Yes
Only sometimes
They can
Check Answers
What is the second simplest alkane?
Ethane
Propane
Butane
Octane
Check Answers
Which type of hybridization occurs in carbon atoms of alkanes?
sp
sp2
sp3
dsp3
Check Answers
What is the boiling point trend in alkanes as the number of carbon atoms increase?
It decreases
It remains the same
It increases
It depends on other factors
Check Answers
What is the IUPAC name for a 5-carbon alkane?
Butane
Ethane
Propane
Pentane
Check Answers
How many hydrogen atoms are there in a butane molecule?
5
10
8
12
Check Answers
Explore Other Decks
Made for Grade 7
L'Illuminismo
View Deck
Made for Grade 8
Ivan Franko - Ukrainian Literary Phenomenon
View Deck
Made for Grade 9
Computer Components
View Deck
Explore More