The first four alkanes. Notice each carbon forms 4 bonds — either to other carbons or to hydrogens.
This diagram covers Alkane Structures — Structural Diagrams within Alkanes for GCSE Chemistry. Topic 38: Alkanes It is section 4 of 12 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
Practice 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.
Quick recall flashcards
Formula for butane?
C₄H₁₀
Formula for ethane?
C₂H₆