1
Q
As the moleculat weight of a straight alkane chain increases, the melting point ____
A
Increases
2
Q
As the moleculat weight of a straight alkane chain increases, the boiling point ____
A
Increases
3
Q
As the moleculat weight of a straight alkane chain increases, the density _____
A
Increases
4
Q
At room temperature methane through butane exist as ____
A
Gasses
5
Q
At room temperature, pentane through C16 exist as
A
Liquid
6
Q
Do branched or straight chains have a higher boiling and melting points? Why?
A
Straight have higher boiling and melting points because they have larger surface area increasing London dispersion forces, and are packed together tighter in 3D space
PCAT
flashcards
Decks in class (12)
# Cards
