Alkanes and Alkenes Quiz

What type of bonds do alkanes contain?

• Single covalent bonds

• Double covalent bonds

• Triple covalent bonds

• Ionic bonds

How many electrons does carbon need to be stable?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 6

What is the molecular formula for methane?

• CH3

• C3H8

• C2H6

• CH4

What is the general formula for alkanes?

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n+1

Using the general formula for alkanes, what is the molecular formula for decane?

• C10H18

• C10H24

• C10H22

• C10H20

What type of bond is present in alkenes?

• Ionic bond

• Double covalent bond

• Single covalent bond

• Triple covalent bond

How many hydrogen atoms are bonded to each carbon in ethene?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

What is the molecular formula for propene?

• C3H6

• C3H10

• C3H8

• C3H4

What is the general formula for alkenes?

• CnH2n

• CnH2n+1

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n-2

Using the general formula for alkenes, what is the molecular formula for decene?

• C10H20

• C10H22

• C10H18

• C10H24