Alkanes and Their Chemical Formulas

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering the names and molecular formulas of the first ten alkanes, along with their general formula.

$$C_n H_{2n+2}$$

The general molecular formula for alkanes.

Methane

The alkane with the chemical formula $CH_4$.

Ethane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_2H_6$.

Propane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_3H_8$.

Butane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_4H_{10}$.

Pentane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_5H_{12}$.

Hexane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_6H_{14}$.

Heptane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_7H_{16}$.

Octane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_8H_{18}$.

Nonane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_9H_{20}$.

Decane

The alkane with the chemical formula $C_{10}H_{22}$.