General Chemistry

The simplest organic compounds which 

contain only the elements carbon and 

hydrogen

The simplest hydrocarbon molecule, CH4, 

consists of a carbon atom bonded to four 

hydrogen atoms

Carbon-containing organic compounds that 

provide a source of energy and raw 

materials

Excellent fuel and is the main component 

of natural gas

A hydrocarbon having 

only single bonds

A hydrocarbon that  has at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms

Enumerate the three multiple Carbon-Carbon Bonds

hydrocarbons derive from the chemical breakdown of 

fats or oils.

Greek word of Aliphatic that means fat

Aliphatic Hydrocarbons can be divided into _______, ______, and _______