Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons, the simplest family of carbon compounds, are made from these two elements:

• Hydrogen and Copper

• Helium and Carbon

• Hydrogen and Carbon

What is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?

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

Compounds that are composed of the same number and type of atoms but have them arranged in different ways are ___________.

• isomers

• isotopes

• polymers

• alkanes

Which of the following would have the highest boiling point?

• C₃H₈

• C₄H₈

• C₅H₁₂

• C₂₂H₄₄

As the number of carbons increases the viscosity generally...

• increase

• decrease

• stay the same

• varies

As the number of carbons increases the volatility generally...

• increase

• decrease

• stay the same

• varies

Another term for burning is

• Fire triangle
• Magnesium oxide
• Combustion
• Bustion

How many carbon atoms are in methane?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

How many carbon atoms are in ethane?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Name this alkane

• Methane
• Ethane
• Propane
• Butane