Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocompounds

Front

What is a hydrocarbon that contains only single bonds called?

Back

Saturated

Front

Explain, in terms of CARBON-CARBON bonds, why this hydrocarbon is saturated.

Back

There are only single bonds between the carbon.

Front

What can you tell about methane (CH₄) from its molecular formula?

Back

It contains four hydrogen atoms.

Front

Organic compounds are compounds that contain ______________.

Back

C (Carbon)

Front

How many chemical bonds can each carbon atom form?

Back

4

Front

What is the general formula for alkanes?

Back

CₙH₂ₙ₊₂

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons?

Back

Saturated hydrocarbons contain only single bonds, while unsaturated hydrocarbons contain at least one double or triple bond.

Front

Give an example of a saturated hydrocarbon.

Back

Methane (CH₄)

Front

Give an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon.

Back

Ethene (C₂H₄)

Front

What type of bond is present in unsaturated hydrocarbons?

Back

Double or triple bonds.