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Alkanes can be found in natural gas deposits, petroleum reserves, and in fossil fuels such as coal and oil shale. They can also be produced by biological processes in anaerobic environments, such as in the digestive systems of animals.

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Do alkanes have any environmental impact?

Because the very simplest of the alkanes is methane, I would have to say that yes, alkanes definitely have an impact on the environment. The more complex alkanes such as paraffins, which have very little biological activity, also very definitely have an impact on the environment.


What are 3 kinds of carbon chains found in hydrocarbons?

Alkanes alkanes and alkynes


What product can be made from compounds found in petroleum?

Alkanes, cycloalkanes, aromatic hydrocarbons, asphaltenes, etc.


Which alkanes are liquid?

pentane and other alkanes above it


What come from crude oil alkanes or alkenes?

alkanes


Oil spills along coastal shores can be disastrous to the environment What physical and chemical properties of Alkanes contribute to the consequences of oil spill?

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Why is using alkanes as fuels bad?

Using alkanes as fuels can be bad because they release carbon dioxide and other pollutants when burned, contributing to air pollution and climate change. Additionally, their combustion may lead to harmful effects on human health and the environment. Lastly, alkanes are non-renewable resources that contribute to the depletion of fossil fuels.


5 kinds of organic compounds?

I found Alkanes, alkyl halides, ether, alcohols, and amines. Was that what you were looking for?


Do alkanes contain phosphorus?

No. alkanes contain only hydrogen and carbon.


Are longer chain alkanes more flammable than shorter chain alkanes?

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.


Hydrocarbons which have only single bonds between carbon atoms?

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.


What the advantages of using alkanes?

Alkanes are, 1- good fuel, 2-higer alkanes are good lubricants, 3- they are antiseptic for external use.