The quantity that represents the prefix used in naming straight-chain alkanes is the number of carbon atoms in the alkane. The exceptions to this include methane, propane and butane.
Alkanes are hydrocarbons that have only single bonds between carbon atoms. They are saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2, where n represents the number of carbon atoms in the molecule. Alkanes are relatively inert and have straight or branched chain structures.
The general equation for the combustion of alkanes is: Alkane + O2 --> CO2 + H2O This equation represents the reaction of an alkane with oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water, releasing heat in the process.
The "n" in CnH2n represents the number of carbon atoms in an alkane hydrocarbon molecule. The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2, but for simplicity, CnH2n is often used to represent the relationship between carbon and hydrogen atoms in alkanes.
pentane and other alkanes above it
alkanes
No. alkanes contain only hydrogen and carbon.
Shorter chain alkanes are generally more flammable than longer chain alkanes. This is because shorter chain alkanes are more volatile and readily vaporize, making them easier to ignite. Longer chain alkanes are less volatile and require higher temperatures to vaporize and ignite.
Alkanes are, 1- good fuel, 2-higer alkanes are good lubricants, 3- they are antiseptic for external use.
Alkanes alkanes and alkynes
because of their unreactive nature alkanes are called parrafins
because of their unreactive nature alkanes are called parrafins
Alkynes are more acidic than alkenes and alkanes. Alkenes are more acidic than alkanes.