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What characteristic defines saturated hydrocarbons?
What characteristic defines saturated hydrocarbons?
Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?
Which of the following is a saturated hydrocarbon?
What is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?
What is the general formula for saturated hydrocarbons?
Which of the following compounds would be classified as an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
Which of the following compounds would be classified as an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
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How are saturated hydrocarbons typically referred to in chemistry?
How are saturated hydrocarbons typically referred to in chemistry?
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Study Notes
Saturated Hydrocarbons
- Saturated hydrocarbons have only single bonds between carbon atoms.
- They are called saturated because each carbon atom is bonded to the maximum number of hydrogen atoms possible.
- Another name for them is alkanes.
- Their general formula is CnH2n+2.
- Using this formula, methane (n=1), ethane (n=2), and propane (n=3) can be identified.
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
- Unsaturated hydrocarbons have some carbon atoms with double or triple bonds.
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Test your knowledge on saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons. This quiz covers key concepts like the structure, naming, and formulas for alkanes and the differences with unsaturated hydrocarbons. Perfect for chemistry students!
