Alkanes overview

How many carbon atoms are in propane

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Name this alkane

• Methane
• Ethane
• Propane
• Butane

The "ane" ending in "alkane" tells someone that they are dealing with _________-bonded carbons.

• single
• double
• triple
• quadruple

Hydrocarbons are compounds that contain

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

How many carbon atoms are in methane?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Name the alkane with two carbons.

Name the alkane with one carbon atom.

The longer the hydrocarbon, the _______ the boiling point

• Lower
• Higher

What is the definition of saturated?

• No C-C single bonds

• Contains any double bond

• No C-C single bonds, all C=C double bonds

• No C=C double bonds, all C-C single bonds

Which formula represents a saturated hydrocarbon?

• A
• B
• C
• D