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ALKANES - Coggle Diagram
ALKANES
Characteristics
satureted coumpund
contain
single bound
part of hydrocarbon
consist of
carbon
hydrogen
homologous series.
ending with -ane
it has Isomer
Pyisical properties
has 3 phases
solid (more than 16 Carbon)
liquid (5-16 carbon)
gas (1-4 carbon)
Low boiling point
affected by
van der Waals’ forces
size of molecule
mass of molecule
tetrahedral geometry
stucture has an angel 109.5
low deslity
affected by
non polar molecules
Chemical properties
unreactive compounds.
not affected by
acids
alkalis
subtitution reaction
produce
halogenoalkanes
free radicals
cracking
reforming
easy to burn
produce
carbondioxide
water
Impacts
Positive impact
used for
lubricating oils
waxes in candles,
Heat energy
plastics
negative impact
methane is green house gass!!
