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what are the four main types of hydrocarbons?
methane, ethane, propane, butane
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what is the general formula for the homologous series of alkanes?
CnH2n+2
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why is crude oil a finite source?
They are a non - renewable source. The conditions on earth have changed.
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Give one drawback of using two dimensional displayed formulae to represent alkanes.
Does not show the 3D structure.
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Give one advantage of using two-dimensional displayed formulae to represent alkanes
They are easier to display.
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Explain why carbon is able to form four bonds with hydrogen atoms
carbon has four electrons on its outer shell so can accommodate four more.
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Explain why a hydrogen atom is able to form only one bond with a carbon atom.
Hydrogen has one electron on its shell so it can accommodate one more
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what type of bonds form between carbon and hydrogen atoms?
covalent.
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what is cracking?
the breaking down of long chain hydrocarbons into smaller chains
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what is catalytic cracking?
the heavy fraction is heated until vaporised
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what steam cracking?
the heavy fraction is heated until vaporised
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what is the general formula for the homologous series of alkanes?

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