Alkanes

What is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?

• C_nH_2n
• C_nH_n+1
• C_nH_2n+1
• C_nH_2n+2

In organic chemistry, commas separate....

• numbers

• names from numbers

In organic chemistry, dashes separate....

• numbers
• names from numbers

Which is the structures with IUPAC nomenclature

2,2,4-trimethylpentane

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Give the IUPAC name for this compound

• 3-methyl-4-ethylhexane

• 3-ethyl-4-methylhexane

• 3-methyl-4-ethylheptane

• 3-ethyl-4-methylheptane

Why do alkane not dissolve in water?

• they are less dense than water
• they have low melting points
• they are non-polar compounds 
• they are chemically less reactive

Which of the following is not a halide?

• Cl
• S
• Br
• I

Name this molecule:

• trifluoro-1-methylmethane
• 1,1,1-trifluoromethane
• trifluorethane
• 1,1,1-trifluoroethane

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

How many carbon atoms are in methane?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many carbon atoms are in propane

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1