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Revision as of 13:20, 17 January 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Alkanes are the simplest form of hydrocarbon compounds with no double bonds and the general formula; CnH2n+2
About Alkanes
- Alkanes are a homologous series of hydrocarbon compounds.
- The functional group of the Alkanes is the single bonds between the Carbon atoms and between the Carbon and Hydrogen atoms.
- Alkanes are long chains of Carbon atoms covalently bonded together with single bonds and Hydrogen atoms taking the remaining bonds.
Examples
Methane | Ethane | Propane | Butane | |
Chemical Formula (CnH2n+2) | CH4 | C2H6 | C3H8 | C4H10 |
Structural Formula | CH4 | CH3CH3 | CH3CH2CH3 | CH3CH2CH2CH3 |
Structural Diagram | ||||
Ball and Stick Model |