C6.2.1

Question 1

Hydrocarbons:

Answer 1

Compounds that only contain hydrogen and carbon atoms

Question 2

Homologous series:

Answer 2

Family of organic compounds with:

• Same functional group
• Same general formula
• Similar chemical properties

Question 3

Alkane:

Answer 3

Saturated hydrocarbon with only single covalent bonds

Question 4

General formula:

Answer 4

Formula showing relative number of atoms of each element in a compound

Question 5

Saturated:

Answer 5

Having only single carbon-carbon bonds

Question 6

General formula of alkanes:

Answer 6

C_nH_2n+2

Question 7

What is the main type of reaction that an alkane undergoes?

Answer 7

Combustion reactions

Question 8

What are the products in the complete combustion of an alkane?

Answer 8

CO₂ + H₂O

Carbon Dioxide and water

Question 9

What are the products in the incomplete combustion of an alkane?

Answer 9

CO, C, H₂O

Carbon monoxide OR/AND Carbon

AND

Water