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Chemical compound consisting of carbon hydrogen also known as paraffin?
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∙ 15y ago
The answer to this Sunday Express £1000 prize crossword question is ALKANE
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∙ 11y agoparaffin is not a compound but a group name of hydrocarbons CnH2n++2
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What is chemical formula for wax?
Paraffin wax is a colorless and translucent hard wax which is mainly composed of a mixture of alkanes. This mixture indicates solid straight-chain hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2.
What elements make up paraffin?
Paraffins are a group of hydrocarbons which are "saturated" with carbon to hydrogen bonds, making them relatively inert. They range from methane CH4, to octane C8H18. Paraffins that are liquid at room temperature are in the middle of the range, eg. C4H10
What is the chemical formula of wax explain it?
Wax is a class of compounds, not a single compound. Paraffin wax is a mixture of alkanes with carbon number around 20-40: C20H42 to C40H82.
Chemical eqution of nitric acid with paraffin?
No reaction
Do substances in paraffin change when a candle is burned?
candles made of paraffin contain cabon and hydrogen. As it burns, they combine with oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide. . So yes, yes they do :)
Chemical compound also known as paraffin consisting of carbon and hydrogen?
Alkane.
What is paraffin molar mass?
Paraffin is a mixture, not a chemical compound.
Is paraffin hydrophobic?
because it is made of a compound containing hydrogen and carbon
An alkane is defined by?
In Science an alkane is a paraffin, an organic compound and is a saturated hydrocarbon. Made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.
What is hydocarbon?
A hydrocarbon is an organic compound that consists entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Some examples coal, petroleum and natural gas and paraffin.
What is chemical formula for wax?
Paraffin wax is a colorless and translucent hard wax which is mainly composed of a mixture of alkanes. This mixture indicates solid straight-chain hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2.
What compounds are formed when a candle burns?
Paraffin is a compound made when a candle burns
What elements make up paraffin?
Paraffins are a group of hydrocarbons which are "saturated" with carbon to hydrogen bonds, making them relatively inert. They range from methane CH4, to octane C8H18. Paraffins that are liquid at room temperature are in the middle of the range, eg. C4H10
Is paraffin a compound?
Yes an No. there are a number of meanings associated with "paraffin" (all of which are compounds or mixtures of different compounds). I will make a link below to show you the meanings of paraffin.
What is the chemical formula of wax explain it?
Wax is a class of compounds, not a single compound. Paraffin wax is a mixture of alkanes with carbon number around 20-40: C20H42 to C40H82.
Chemical eqution of nitric acid with paraffin?
No reaction
What is the composition of hot wax?
candle is made of Paraffin Waxes Just research the chemical composition of Paraffin Waxes.
