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WorksheetsExploring Hydrocarbons
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a hydrocarbon?
A hydrocarbon is a mixture of gases and liquids.
A hydrocarbon is a compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon.
A hydrocarbon is a type of metal.
A hydrocarbon is a compound made only of oxygen.
Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?
Cycloalkane
Alkene
Alkyne
Alkane
What is the general formula for alkanes?
CnH2n
C(n-1)H(2n+1)
CnH(2n+2)
CnH(2n-2)
Which type of hydrocarbon contains at least one double bond?
Cycloalkanes
Alkenes
Alkanes
Aromatics
What is the simplest alkene?
pentene
propene
ethene
butene
Which of the following is an example of an aromatic hydrocarbon?
Ethylene
Cyclohexane
Benzene
Toluene
What is the primary source of hydrocarbons?
Plant-based oils and fats
Fossil fuels (decomposed organic matter)
Natural gas from volcanic activity
Synthetic chemicals from industrial processes
Which hydrocarbon is known as natural gas?
Butane
Propane
Methane
Ethane
What is the process of breaking down hydrocarbons called?
Cracking
Hydrolysis
Polymerization
Fermentation
Which hydrocarbon is commonly used as a fuel in vehicles?
butane
propane
ethanol
gasoline
