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shorter hydrocarbon chains are easier to ignite, less viscous, a lower boiling point and more volatile. this makes them more useful, so longer chains are often cracked to make the smaller hydrocarbons
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∙ 11y agoThey are different because the number of carbon and hydrogen atoms in each molecule differ.
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∙ 11y agoThey differ by the type of bonds between them, for example- double bond, triple bond, etc.
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∙ 13y agoErr, they're not.
Larger hydrocarbons have more bonds to break, so require more energy, or time, to evaporate.
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The chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons are not different than the properties of the original hydrocarbons?
True. The chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons aren't different than the properties of the original hydrocarbons.
Are the chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons different than the properties of the original hydrocarbon?
True. The chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons aren't different than the properties of the original hydrocarbons.
Why cam carbon and hydrogen form so many hydrocarbons?
Carbon can form chains of variable length and configuration, each different, so there are many different hydrocarbons.
Why do you think some hydrocarbons are gases and others are liquids?
hydrocarbons are all compounds that include compounds with the basic components of carbon and hydrogen. They are all combustable. Hydrocarbons can also have additional elements compounded on, but the basic structure includes carbon and hydrogen.
What physical property of hydrocarbons is used for fractional distillation?
If the hydrocarbons are in the liquid state then their differential boiling points are used in separation - fractional distillation. Some hydrocarbons are also separated by their differential solubility in some organic solvents. =)
The chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons are not different than the properties of the original hydrocarbons?
True. The chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons aren't different than the properties of the original hydrocarbons.
How are hydrocarbons different?
One of these hydrocarbons is longer than the other.
Do small hydrocarbons have with only a few carbon atoms have low or high boiling points?
The lower the carbon chain, the lower the melting point. As the carbon chain gets longer (ie: larger hydrocarbons), the melting point gets higher.
What are the different types of hydrocarbons in terms of its chemical properties?
hydrocarbons (arenes), alkanes, alkenes, cycloalkanes and alkyne-based compounds are different types of hydrocarbons.
Why are different hydrocarbons have different melting points?
hydrocarbons have different boiling point, the greater the size, the higher the boiling point. This is easily explained by if you imagine a bowl of spaghetti- it is easier to pull out a small strang (it takes less energy). It is the same with hydrocarbons hope that helps
Are the chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons different than the properties of the original hydrocarbon?
True. The chemical properties of substituted hydrocarbons aren't different than the properties of the original hydrocarbons.
What hydrocarbons are acids and alcohols?
None - hydrocarbons are chemically different than acids and alcohols
Why do you think some hydrocarbons are gases and others are liquid?
Different hydrocarbons have different boiling points (and melting points) depending on their molecular size: smaller molecules boil at lower temperatures, larger molecules boil at higher temperatures. This fact is used to refine petroleum by fractional distillation. Methane has very small molecules and is a gas. Gasoline, diesel fuel, and kerosene have medium size molecules and are liquids. Asphalt has large molecules and is solid.
Why cam carbon and hydrogen form so many hydrocarbons?
Carbon can form chains of variable length and configuration, each different, so there are many different hydrocarbons.
Why do you think some hydrocarbons are gases and others are liquids?
hydrocarbons are all compounds that include compounds with the basic components of carbon and hydrogen. They are all combustable. Hydrocarbons can also have additional elements compounded on, but the basic structure includes carbon and hydrogen.
What are the different of monkeys and apes?
Monkeys are small and have a tail Apes are larger and don't have a tail
What are the formulas for the small hydrocarbons that form polymers?
For example the formula of ethylene is C2H4.
