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What are alkanes?
A series of hydrocarbons which only contain hydrogen and carbon atoms
What bonds do alkanes NOT have?
Double bonds
How does boiling point differ with the chain length of alkanes?
It increases as length increases
Are shorter alkanes more or less volatile?
More volatile
What does volatile mean?
Evaporative
Are larger alkanes more or less viscous?
More viscous
What does viscosity mean?
Thickness
Are shorter alkanes more or less flammable?
More flammable
What is the main use of alkanes?
Fuel
What type of reaction is complete combustion?
Exothermic reaction
When does complete combustion only take place?
If oxygen is present
What is the equation of complete combustion?
Hydrocarbon + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
What happens to the hydrocarbon during complete combustion?
It is oxidised
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