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The alkanes were originally called paraffins, which came from the Latin phrase parum affinis, which means little affinity. This phrase was used due to the low reactivity of these hydrocarbons. When the alkanes do react the reactions are usually quite vigorous.
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Is diamond a paraffin?
From Wikipedia: "In chemistry, paraffin is a term that can be used synonymously with 'alkane', indicating hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2." Diamond is an allotrope of carbon and thus, would not be considered a paraffin.
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 boiling point of liquid paraffin?
Paraffin is a class of hydrocarbons called Alkane the most basic alkane being methane. Methane has a boiling point of -161 degree Celsius. As it goes higher the bp increases as the energy required to break the hydrogen bonding increases.
Chemical compound consisting of carbon hydrogen also known as paraffin?
The answer to this Sunday Express £1000 prize crossword question is ALKANE
Describe the polarity of alkane molecules?
Alkane molecules are nonpolar.
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.
Chemical compound also known as paraffin consisting of carbon and hydrogen?
Alkane.
Which alkanes are solids at room temperature?
alkane is CnH2n+2. and any alkane with n= 18 and n>18 is solide. such as paraffin wax C18H38.
Is diamond a paraffin?
From Wikipedia: "In chemistry, paraffin is a term that can be used synonymously with 'alkane', indicating hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2." Diamond is an allotrope of carbon and thus, would not be considered a paraffin.
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 boiling point of liquid paraffin?
Paraffin is a class of hydrocarbons called Alkane the most basic alkane being methane. Methane has a boiling point of -161 degree Celsius. As it goes higher the bp increases as the energy required to break the hydrogen bonding increases.
Chemical compound consisting of carbon hydrogen also known as paraffin?
The answer to this Sunday Express £1000 prize crossword question is ALKANE
What doas paraffin mean?
1.a white or colorless, tasteless, odorless, water-insoluble, solid substance not easily acted upon by reagents, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons chiefly of the alkane series, obtained from crude petroleum: used in candles, for forming preservative coatings and seals, for waterproofing paper, etc. 2.Chemistry .a.any member of the alkane series. b.one of the higher members of the alkane series, solid at ordinary temperatures, having a boiling point above 300°C, which largely constitutes the commercial form of this substance. 3.Also called paraffin oil . British . kerosene.
What is c10?
An alkane hydrocarbon called "Decane"
What are the characteristics of wax?
Wax It's made of a long fatty acid chain and a long alcoholic chain. They are highly waterproof and form a protective covering that also lessens the loss of water. It's found on plant leaves and fruits and in animals in the skin, fur, and ear canals.
What fuel can be called paraffin?
Kerosene
What fuel can also be called paraffin?
Kerosene
