Alkane and Hydrocarbon Quiz

What is the general formula of the alkynes?

• CnH2n-2

• CnH2n-1

• CnH2n+2

• CnH2n+1

Which of the following could contain a triple bond?

• C4H6

• C4H12

• C4H10

• C4H8

How many carbon atoms are in propane?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

How many hydrogen atoms are in butane?

• 10

• 6

• 8

• 4

If an alkane has 20 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms will it have?

• 22

• 40

• 20

• 42

Name this alkane.

• Propane

• Butane

• Ethane

• Methane

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

• triple

• quadruple

• single

• double

Name this alkane.

• Butane

• Methane

• Propane

• Ethane

What chemical is this? (C5H10)

• Pentane

• Hexane

• Pentene

• Heptene

Give the name of this compound...

C3H8

• Propane

• Propene

• Butane

• Butene