Naming Alkanes

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What is the name of the alkane with 6 carbon atoms?

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Hexane

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What does the 'ane' suffix in 'alkane' indicate about the carbon bonds?

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It indicates that the carbons are single-bonded.

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How many carbon atoms are present in methane?

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1

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If an alkane has 20 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms does it have?

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42

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How many carbon atoms are in propane?

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3

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What is the general formula for alkanes?

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C_nH_(2n+2), where n is the number of carbon atoms.

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What is the name of the alkane with 5 carbon atoms?

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Pentane

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What is the name of the alkane with 7 carbon atoms?

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Heptane

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What is the name of the alkane with 8 carbon atoms?

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Octane

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What is the name of the alkane with 4 carbon atoms?

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Butane