CnH2n+2
CH2
All alkanes are:
(contain carbon and hydrogen
(contain all bonds)
all can be combusted.
have strong bonds between the
have weak forces between
ONLY
Have a general formula of
each molecule differs from the last by
Trends down the series:
Melting points and boiling points
Volatility
Flammability
Viscosity
intermolecular forces
Trends for alkanes as the carbon chain gets longer
Melting and boiling points
Viscosity
Flammability
Volatility
strength of intermolecular forces
Height of point of condensation in fractional distillation column
Increase
Decreases