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What is the general formular for alkanes
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CnH2n+2
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what are the first 4 members of the alkane family
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methene, ethene, propane, butane
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What is the general formular for Alkenes
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CnH2n
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Are alkanes reactive?
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No
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Are alkenes reactive?
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Yes
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What are the products when alkanes burns in the air?
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Carbon dioxide and water
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Why carbon monoxide forms when alkanes burns in the air
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Due to lack of oxygen
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Why are alkanes said to be unsaturated
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They do not add extra atoms to their structures
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What happens to the physical properties of alkanes if the number of carbon atoms increases
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they will have higher boiling points
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Why are alkenes said to be unsaturated?
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alkenes react with many substances in addition reactions (in a addition reaction, carbon bonds are broken and extra atoms are added.
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