Hydrocarbons
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- Created on: 13-03-18 16:48
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- Hydrocarbons
- Hydrocarbons only contain hydrogen and carbon atoms
- Alkanes
- Alkanes all have C-C single bonds
- They are the simplest type of hydrocarbon
- General . Formula: Cn H 2n+2
- They are a homologous series
- This means a group of organic compounds that act in a similar way
- Are saturated compounds - Each carbon atom forms 4 single covalent bonds
- Methane
- Ethene
- Propane
- Butane
- Propane
- Ethene
- Their properties change as the chain gets longer
- The shorter the chain, the more runny a hydrocarbon is
- Shorter chains = More volatile (lower boiling points) and more flammable
- The shorter the chain, the more runny a hydrocarbon is
- Complete combustions occurs when theres plenty of oxygen
- Hydrocarbon + Oxygen --> Carbon Dioxide + Water
- The Carbon and Hydrogen from the hydrocarbon are oxidised
- Hydrocarbon + Oxygen --> Carbon Dioxide + Water
- Used as fuels due the amount of energy they release when they combust fully
- In Combustion,
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