Alkanes Homework

Match the following

• similar compounds and similar properties

• Saturated

• all C-C bonds are single

• Alkanes

• a saturated hydrocarbon

• Hydrocarbon

• contains carbon and hydrogen only

• Homologous series

a property of a homologous group is

• They have different chemical properties

• They have the same physical properties

• They have the same functional group

• They have different general formulas

The general formula for the alkanes is

Draw the displayed formula of methane

Draw the displayed formula of ethane

What is true about the members of a homologous series?

• They have the same molecular formula

• They differ by a CH2 group

• They have different functional groups

• They have the same melting points

Alkanes are described as

• reactive

• unreactive

What is the correct definition for the following reaction

C2H6 + 3.5O2  →  2CO2 + 3H2O

• incomplete combustion

• complete combustion

• substitution