Exploring Hydrocarbons: A Quiz

What is the general formula for alkanes?

Which of the following is a characteristic property of alkenes?

• They are saturated hydrocarbons.

• They contain a carbon-carbon double bond.

• They are highly soluble in water.

What is the boiling point trend observed in alkanes as the number of carbon atoms increases?

• Boiling point decreases.

• Boiling point remains constant.

• Boiling point increases.

• Boiling point fluctuates.

Which of the following is a common use of hydrocarbons?

• As a food preservative

• As a fuel

• As a cleaning agent

Which of the following is a property of hydrocarbons that makes them useful as fuels?

• High reactivity with water

• High energy content

• High solubility in water

What is the name of the process used to separate crude oil into different fractions?

• Cracking

• Distillation

• Fermentation

Which of the following is an example of an alkene?

• Methane

• Ethene

• Propane

• Butane

Complete the word equation for the complete combustion of methane.

methane + …….………….. --> ………………… + water

• Oxygen --> Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen --> Hydrogen

• Hydrocarbon --> Carbon Dioxide

What is this hydrocarbon called?

• Propene

• Hexane

• Butane

Which one of these energy sources below are non-renewable?

• Coal

• Hydrogen

• Wind

• Solar