Alkane Nomenclature

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What is a saturated hydrocarbon?

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A saturated hydrocarbon is a type of hydrocarbon that contains only carbon-carbon single bonds.

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What is the molecular formula for heptane?

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What is the name of a three-carbon alkane?

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The name of a three-carbon alkane is propane.

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What effect do branches (substituents) have on the boiling point of hydrocarbons?

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The more branches on the parent chain, the lower the boiling point due to lower intermolecular forces of attraction.

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What are isomers?

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Isomers are compounds that have the same molecular formula but different structural arrangements.

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What is the general formula for alkanes?

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How do you name branched alkanes?

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Branched alkanes are named by identifying the longest carbon chain as the parent chain and naming the branches as substituents.

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What is the significance of the 'ane' suffix in alkane names?

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The 'ane' suffix indicates that the compound is an alkane, which is a saturated hydrocarbon.

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What is the difference between a straight-chain alkane and a branched alkane?

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A straight-chain alkane has all carbon atoms connected in a single continuous chain, while a branched alkane has one or more carbon atoms connected to the main chain.

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What is the boiling point trend for alkanes?

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The boiling point of alkanes generally increases with increasing molecular weight and decreases with increased branching.