chemistry
Homologous series - CORRECT ANSWER-A
series of organic compounds that have the same
general formula, similar chemical reactions.
Hydrocarbon - CORRECT ANSWER-A compound
containing only the elements hydrogen and
carbon
Saturated - CORRECT ANSWER-An organic
compound in which all the bonds are single bonds
Unsaturated - CORRECT ANSWER-An organic
compound that contains a double bond
General formula - CORRECT ANSWER-A formula
that states the ratio of atoms of each element in
the formula of every compound in a particular
homologous series
Isomerism - CORRECT ANSWER-Compounds
that have the same molecular formula but
different displayed formulae are said to exhibit this
, Alkanes - CORRECT ANSWER-A homologous
series of compounds that have the general
formula CnH2n+2. Same physical and chemical
properties.
CH₄ - CORRECT ANSWER-Molecular formula for
methane
C₂H₆ - CORRECT ANSWER-Molecular formula
for ethane
C₃H₈ - CORRECT ANSWER-Molecular formula
for propane
C₄H₁₀ - CORRECT ANSWER-Molecular formula
for butane
C₅H₁₂ - CORRECT ANSWER-Molecular formula
for pentane
Combustion - CORRECT ANSWER-When oxygen
combines with another compound to form water
and carbon dioxide. These reactions are
exothermic, meaning they produce heat.