Alkanes
1. Complete the table for the first 4 alkanes:
Name
No. of C atoms
Molecular
formula
Structural
formula
Empirical
formula
2. Explain why alkanes are hydrocarbons.
3. What is the basis of the IUPAC naming for the individual member of the
homologous series?
4. What is an homologous series?
5. Describe the features of a homologous series that all members have in common.
6. Give the ​general formula​ for alkanes.
7. State what type of bonding is present in alkanes. Explain why it is this type of
bonding.
8. State how many bonds each carbon atom forms.
9. Explain why alkanes are said to be ​saturated ​hydrocarbons.
10. Describe the trend between boiling point and carbon chain length for the
alkanes.
11. Alkanes share similar chemical properties. Use the example of combustion to
show this.
12. Write the word and chemical equation for the combustion of methane.