Introduction to hydrocarbons

Which one of the following is saturated?

• water
• C₄H₈
• C₄H₁₀
• C₅H₈

Which of the following does not contain only carbon and hydrogen?

• alkanes

• alkenes

• alkynes

• alkanols

How many carbon atoms are in methane?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain

•   Carbon and Nitrogen
• Carbon and Hydrogen 
•   Carbon, and Oxygen
• Carbon, Oxygen, and  Hydrogen 

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following elements must be present in any organic compound?

• Carbon
• Oxygen
• Potassium
• Hydrogen

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which is an organic compound?

• Carbon Dioxide
• Carbon Monoxide
• Carbonates
• Ethane

Which of the following compounds is an example of hydrocarbon?

• CO₂
• C₂H₆
• C₂H₅OH
• CH₃COOH

Identify the main characteristics of an organic compound

• Low melting point

• nonpolar

• non-conductor

• All of the above

Identify the main characteristics of an organic compound

• High melting point

• polar

• conductor

• can exist in solid, liquid, and gas

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Why do alkane not dissolve in water?

• they are less dense than water
• they have low melting points
• they are non-polar compounds 
• they are chemically less reactive