Alkanes basics Quiz

What is the definition of a hydrocarbon?

• A compound made up of oxygen and carbon atoms.

• A compound made up of nitrogen and carbon atoms.

• A compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen atoms.

• A compound made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms.

How many valence electrons do carbon atoms have?

• 2

• 6

• 8

• 4

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n+4

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n

What is the IUPAC name for CH4?

• methane

• butane

• propane

• ethane

How many hydrogen atoms are present in a methane molecule?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the IUPAC name for C2H6?

• butane

• propane

• ethane

• methane

What is the molecular formula for propane?

• CH4

• C4H10

• C2H6

• C3H8

What is the IUPAC name for C4H10?

• butane

• ethane

• propane

• methane

What is the molecular formula for butane?

• C3H8

• C4H8

• C5H12

• C4H10

What is the IUPAC name for C6H14?

• methane

• butane

• octane

• hexane