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Yes it does because it needs at least 2 carbon atoms to have a double bond. this is also why there is no methEne x
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A molecule of ethane and a molecule of ethene both have the same?
number of carbon atoms
Why is ethene the smallest unsaturated hydrocarbon molecule?
Ethene may not be the smallest what about ethyne? Ethene, ethylene, is C2H4 Unsaturated hydrocarbon molecules contain double or triple bonds. The smallest will either be ethene C2H4 with one double bond, or ethyne , acetylene, HCCH with one triple bond. Ethyne wins, it has 2 less hydrogen atoms making it the LIGHTEST. Look at the structures in wikipedia and work out which is physically the smallest. I still go with ethyne. Wikipedia Ethene Wikipedia Ethyne
What is the first member of the alkene family?
Ethene means it has two carbon atoms in it.but we know,alkene must contain double bond at least for once somewhere in the carbon chain.But hydrogen atoms dont form double bonds.so methene can't be the 1st member bcoz it can't formdouble bonds as there is no other carbon and only hydrogn atoms.so,ethene is the 1st member where it can form one carbon carbon doble bond with the two carbon atoms present.and there is no such thing as methene,i suppose.....
If ethene reacts with chlorine the only product is CH2 Cl-CH2Cl What type of reaction took place?
This is an addition reaction, as the double carbon-carbon bond in ethene breaks to accomodate the two chlorine atoms. Product is 1,2, dichloroethane
What happens when ethene burns what is let out?
Combustion of ethene produces carbon dioxide and water.
How many types of bonds are present ethene?
Ethene (C2H4) has 2 bonds between the 2 carbon atoms and each carbon atom shares 2 electrons from 2 Hydrogen atoms.
A molecule of ethane and a molecule of ethene both have the same?
number of carbon atoms
What the difference between ethane and ethene?
Ethane has two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms (C2H6). It is a flammable gas and is a saturated molecule, meaning that each carbon atom has four bonds linked to 4 other atoms. Methane (CH4), propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10) are similar molecules and all are flammable gases. Ethene has two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms (C2H4). It is also a gas but it is an unsaturated molecule: the two carbon atoms are linked by a double bond. Ethene molecules can join together into a single, long molecule. The result is a string of carbon atoms that each have two hydrogen atoms attached and are also linked to two other carbon atoms. This is polythene or polyethelene, a simple polymer that is used for plastic bags among other things. The ability to form into long chains is due to the double bond between the carbon atoms in the ethene molecule.
Why is ethene the smallest unsaturated hydrocarbon molecule?
Ethene may not be the smallest what about ethyne? Ethene, ethylene, is C2H4 Unsaturated hydrocarbon molecules contain double or triple bonds. The smallest will either be ethene C2H4 with one double bond, or ethyne , acetylene, HCCH with one triple bond. Ethyne wins, it has 2 less hydrogen atoms making it the LIGHTEST. Look at the structures in wikipedia and work out which is physically the smallest. I still go with ethyne. Wikipedia Ethene Wikipedia Ethyne
How many carbon atoms in two ethene molecules?
Four: 2x2 = 4 C atoms in 2C2H4 (= two molecules C2H4)
How do you distinguish between ethane and ethene?
Ethane has two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms (C2H6). It is a flammable gas and is a saturated molecule, meaning that each carbon atom has four bonds linked to 4 other atoms. Methane (CH4), propane (C3H8) and butane (C4H10) are similar molecules and all are flammable gases. Ethene has two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms (C2H4). It is also a gas but it is an unsaturated molecule: the two carbon atoms are linked by a double bond. Ethene molecules can join together into a single, long molecule. The result is a string of carbon atoms that each have two hydrogen atoms attached and are also linked to two other carbon atoms. This is polythene or polyethelene, a simple polymer that is used for plastic bags among other things. The ability to form into long chains is due to the double bond between the carbon atoms in the ethene molecule.
What is the first member of the alkene family?
Ethene means it has two carbon atoms in it.but we know,alkene must contain double bond at least for once somewhere in the carbon chain.But hydrogen atoms dont form double bonds.so methene can't be the 1st member bcoz it can't formdouble bonds as there is no other carbon and only hydrogn atoms.so,ethene is the 1st member where it can form one carbon carbon doble bond with the two carbon atoms present.and there is no such thing as methene,i suppose.....
If ethene reacts with chlorine the only product is CH2 Cl-CH2Cl What type of reaction took place?
This is an addition reaction, as the double carbon-carbon bond in ethene breaks to accomodate the two chlorine atoms. Product is 1,2, dichloroethane
What is monamers made out of?
Many different substances, mostly with some carbon atoms in a compound with double bonds between 2 of the carbon atoms. Ethene is the monomer used to make many plastics, like garbage bags. C2H4 The plastic formed is usually called polyethylene.
What happens when ethene burns what is let out?
Combustion of ethene produces carbon dioxide and water.
Can you draw an alkene with 1 carbon atom?
No. At least two carbon must be present to have an alkene.Related Information:Alkenes differ from alkanes, due to the presence of a Carbon to Carbon double bond.The simplest alkene is ethene, commonly called ethylene, with 2 carbon atoms double bonded to each other.
How are carbon atoms and how many hydrogen atoms are in C2H6?
there are two Carbon Atoms and six Hydrogen atoms
