alkanes

saturated

no double bonds, they have the maximum amount of hydrogen bonds to carbon

unsaturated

double bonds, not the maximum amount of hydrogens to carbona

hydrocarbon

only made of carbon and hydrogen

homologous series

all have the same chemical properties

alkanes

homologous series of saturated hydrocarbons

alkanes general formula

C(n)H(2n+2)

how many carbon atoms are in methane

1

how many carbon atoms are in ethane

2

how many carbons are in propane

3

how many carbon atoms are in butane

4

small alkanes have a ___ boiling point than big alkanes

lower

small alkanes have a ___ flammability than a big alkane

higher

small alkanes have a ___ cleanliness of flame than big alkanes

higher

small alkanes have a ___ viscosity than big alkanes

lower

symbol equation for complete combustion of methane in good supply of oxygen

CH(4) + 2O(2) → CO(2) + 2H(2)O

symbol equation for complete combustion of methane in poor supply of oxygen

CH(4) + O(2) → C + 2H(2)O

or

CH(4) + 3O(2) → 2CO + 4H(2)O