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There are at least four common names for such mixtures: kerosene, gasoline, diesel fuel, and petroleum ether. Since the common names are not pure chemical compounds and may contain some materials that are not alkanes, these common names preferably are not used in chemistry.
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What chemical series does methane belong to?
In chemistry, ethanol is a classified as an "alkane". It is also grouped as one of many "hydrocarbons", meaning it consists of only hydrogen and carbon atoms. It is also an "alcohol". I think ethane (alkane) and suffix of alcohol is how its name is derived.
What is a mixture of hydrocarbons with different boiling points called?
Also a mixture, not a special name.
What is the full name of CH4?
Chemical name is Methane.A gaseous neutral compound
What does the number of prefix tell you in the name of a branched alkane?
the position of the functional group
What is the IUPAC name for kerosene?
Kerosene is a mixture of hydrocarbons, specifically a fraction from the distillation of petrolem. Typical mixtures include alkanes, benzene derivatives. It has a density of around 0.8g/cc.
What chemical series does methane belong to?
In chemistry, ethanol is a classified as an "alkane". It is also grouped as one of many "hydrocarbons", meaning it consists of only hydrogen and carbon atoms. It is also an "alcohol". I think ethane (alkane) and suffix of alcohol is how its name is derived.
What is a mixture of hydrocarbons with different boiling points called?
Also a mixture, not a special name.
What distinguishing characteristic is common in the name of saturated hydrocarbons?
what distinguishing characteristic is common in the names of saturated hydrocarbons?
What is the name of gasoline?
Gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons, so its correct formula cannot be obtained
Chemical compound consisting of carbon hydrogen also known as paraffin?
The answer to this Sunday Express £1000 prize crossword question is ALKANE
What is name of C20H44?
The highest possible hydrogen count on Cn-hydrocarbons is (2n+2), so here it would be correctly stated as (saturated alkane) C20H42 which is called icosane(icosa: meaning 20).C20H44 is not a possible formula, so there is no need to name it.
What is the name of a straight chain alkane compound contain in most candles?
The name of a straight chain alkane compound contained in most candles is paraffin. It is a mix of straight chain alkane made of several atoms of carbon.
What is the name of the alkyl group -C4H9?
Butyl! Alkane is CnH2n+2 Alkyl group is alkane - hydrogen CnH2n+1
Name the homologous series to which propene belongs?
Ester
What is the name of the alkane having 5 carbons?
pentane
What is the full name of CH4?
Chemical name is Methane.A gaseous neutral compound
What is the root or base name of this compound ALKANE?
"Alkane" is not a compound. It's a class of compounds. "Root or base name" is essentially meaningless in this context. In other words, your question cannot be answered.
