Naming Hydrocarbons

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What is the general formula for alkanes?

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C_nH_(2n+2), where n is the number of carbon atoms.

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What is an alkane?

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A saturated hydrocarbon with single bonds only.

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How many carbon atoms are in propane?

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3

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What is the name of the alkane with 4 carbon atoms?

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Butane

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What is the difference between alkanes and alkenes?

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Alkenes contain at least one double bond, while alkanes only have single bonds.

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What is the name of the compound C_2H_6?

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Ethane

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How many hydrogen atoms are in butane (C_4H_{10})?

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10

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What is the name of the compound C_3H_6?

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Propene.

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What is the name of the compound C_5H_{12}?

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Pentane.

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What is the maximum number of bonds a carbon atom can form?

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Four.