Alkane

Each member of a homologous series differs from the next by a

• –CH₂ group

• –CH group

• –CO₂ group

• –CH₄ group

Each member of a homologous series differs from the next by molecular mass of

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 44

Which of the following can be used to distinguish between alkanes and alkenes?

• add a few drops of aqueous bromine

• add a few drops of Universal indicator

• add a piece of blue litmus paper

• add a piece of red litmus paper

The formula for propane is

• C₂H₄

• C₂H₆

• C₃H₈

• C₃H₆

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of the following statements about cracking is not true?

• Cracking is the breakdown of large alkane molecules into small molecules.

• Cracking is used to produce fuel for motor vehicles.

• Cracking is used to produce H₂ and alkenes.

• Cracking takes place in the presence of sunlight.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-7

Which of the following shows the structure of ethane?

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Name the compound.

• hexane

• 2,3-dimethylbutane

• ethylbutane

• 2,2-dimethylbutane

How many carbon atoms are in propane?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the definition of saturated?

• No single bonds

• Contains a double bond

• No single bonds, all double bonds

• No double bonds, all single bonds

The name for this compound is ....

• 2-ethylpropane

• 1,1-dimethylpropane

• 2-methylbutane

• 3-methylbutane