Introduction to Organic Chemistry & Alkanes (Core)

Alkanes are known as saturated hydrocarbons because they contain only carbon-hydrogen single bonds.

• True
• False

The boiling points of alkane molecules increase as their molecular sizes increase.

• True

• False

How many carbon atoms are in methane?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain

• Carbon, only
• Carbon and Hydrogen, only
• Carbon, Oxygen, and Hydrogen, only
• Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen, only

Name this alkane

• Methane
• Ethane
• Propane
• Butane

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

• single
• double
• triple
• quadruple

How many carbon atoms are in ethane? (a)  

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Which of the following compounds is an example of hydrocarbon?

• CO₂
• C₂H₆
• C₂H₅OH
• CH₃COOH

Name this alkane

• Methane
• Ethane
• Propane
• Butane

Name this alkane

• Methane
• Ethane
• Propane
• Butane