Hydrocarbon Properties Quiz

As the carbon chain length increases, hydrocarbons become ______ viscous.

• more

• less

• equally

• not at all

As the carbon chain length increases, hydrocarbons become ______ flammable.

• more

• less

• equally

• not at all

As the carbon chain length increases, hydrocarbons become ______ volatile.

• more

• less

• equally

• not at all

As the carbon chain length increases, hydrocarbons have ______ boiling points.

• higher

• lower

• the same

• no

As the carbon chain length increases, hydrocarbons become ______ in color.

• darker

• lighter

• unchanged

• transparent

What does viscous mean?

• Evaporates easily

• Runny

• Thick

• Easy to pour

What does volatile mean?

• Difficult to turn into a gas

• Easily turns into a gas

• Thick

• Easy to pour

Which of the following has the highest boiling point?

• methane

• ethane

• propane

• butane

Which of the following is the most volatile?

• methane

• ethane

• propane

• butane

Which of the following is the most flammable?

• C₂H₆

• C₈H₁₈