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Alkanes
Topic 38: Alkanes
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The Simplest Carbon Family
Alkane Structures — First Four Members
Deep Dive: Understanding Alkanes
Alkane Structures — Structural Diagrams
Why Alkanes Are Saturated and Relatively Unreactive
Key Definitions
Key Facts: Alkanes
Common Misconceptions
Memory Aid: MEPB — The First Four Alkanes
Exam Focus: Alkanes
Exam Tips: Alkanes
Knowledge Organiser: Alkanes
Sample Flashcards
Formula for ethane?
C₂H₆
Formula for butane?
C₄H₁₀
Exam questions for Alkanes
What is the general formula for the alkane homologous series?
Explain why the boiling point of alkanes increases as the chain length increases.
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