Hydrocarbons

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What is a hydrocarbon?

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A hydrocarbon is a compound made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms. They are the primary components of fossil fuels.

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What is the general formula for alkanes?

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The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2, where n is the number of carbon atoms.

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What is the general formula for alkenes?

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The general formula for alkenes is CnH2n, where n is the number of carbon atoms.

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What is the general formula for alkynes?

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The general formula for alkynes is CnH2n-2, where n is the number of carbon atoms.

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How many hydrogen atoms are in methane (CH4)?

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Methane has 4 hydrogen atoms.

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How many hydrogen atoms are in ethane (C2H6)?

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Ethane has 6 hydrogen atoms.

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How many hydrogen atoms are in propane (C3H8)?

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Propane has 8 hydrogen atoms.

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How many hydrogen atoms are in butane (C4H10)?

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Butane has 10 hydrogen atoms.

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What type of hydrocarbon is butane?

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Butane is an alkane.

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What type of hydrocarbon is ethene (C2H4)?

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Ethene is an alkene.