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The C-C bond in hydrocarbons are very stable, allowing carbon to form large molecules of countless varieties.

By comparison Si-Si bonds in silanes are weak and so such compounds are unstable.

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Do small hydrocarbons have with only a few carbon atoms have low or high boiling points?

Small hydrocarbons with only a few carbon atoms have low boiling points. This is because smaller molecules have weaker intermolecular forces, such as van der Waals forces, which require less energy to overcome compared to larger molecules with stronger intermolecular forces.


What are some properties of hydrocarbons?

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. They are nonpolar, meaning they do not dissolve in water but are soluble in nonpolar solvents. Hydrocarbons can exist in different forms, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and aromatic hydrocarbons. They are important sources of energy as they can undergo combustion reactions to produce carbon dioxide and water.


What may contain just a few simple sugars or thousands?

Polysaccharides may contain just a few simple sugars or thousands, as they are complex carbohydrates made up of long chains of monosaccharide units. Examples include starch and cellulose, which can consist of numerous glucose units linked together. In contrast, oligosaccharides contain only a few (typically 3 to 10) simple sugars. The diversity in structure allows them to serve various functions in energy storage, structural support, and cellular recognition.


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Saturn actually has a very prominent set of rings. These rings are made up of countless small particles of ice and rock ranging in size from micrometers to meters. They extend outwards from the planet for thousands of kilometers.


Are valley glaciers longer than continental glaciers?

No. Valley glaciers are a few miles to a few tens of miles long. Continental glaciers are hundreds to thousands of miles long.

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