Alkane Naming

Name the organic family for this structure:

• alkanes
• alkenes
• alkynes
• aromatics

The "ane" ending in "alkane" tells someone that they are dealing with _________-bonded carbons.

• single
• double
• triple
• quadruple

As the carbon chain gets __________, the boiling point gets ____________.

• shorter; higher
• longer; lower
• shorter; stays the same
• longer; higher

CH₃CH₃ is an example of a _______________ formula.

• molecular
• condensed
• structural
• molar

For hydrocarbons, _______________ chains have the highest boiling points.

• short
• long
• short with branches
• long with branches

In this type of bond, 2 electrons are shared between two atoms.

• ionic
• single covalent
• double covalent
• triple covalent

A molecule of 2,3 methyl hexane would have how many TOTAL carbons?

• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

The Lewis Dot Diagram of a substance will contain:

• protons
• neutrons
• protons and electrons
• valence electrons

________________ are responsible for bonding.

• all electrons
• valence electrons
• protons
• neutrons

Which of the following formulas DOES NOT represent a stable, alkane molecule?

• CH₄
• C₃H₈
• C₁₂H₂₄
• C₂₁H₄₄