World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
World of Chemistry, 3rd edition
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781133109655
Author: Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan L. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
Publisher: Brooks / Cole / Cengage Learning
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Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Alkanes are saturated organic compounds which are made up of C and H atoms. Alkanes have the general formula of CnH2n+2. Alkane contains sp3 hybridized carbon atoms with four sigmas (σ) bonds & every hydrogen atom is connected with one of the carbon atom…
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Chapter 20, Problem 23A
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After defining combustion reaction, use of the combustion reactions of alkaneshave to be described.

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Combustion reaction is a chemical reaction when a substance is reacted with oxygen gas. Energy is releasedin combustion reaction in the form of heat and light.

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Combustion reactionis a chemical reaction when a substance is reacted with oxygen gas. Energy is released in combustion reaction in the form of heat and light.

The combustion reactions of alkanes can be used as the useful source of fuelssuch as natural gas and petrol.

  World of Chemistry, 3rd edition, Chapter 20, Problem 23A , additional homework tip 1

Methane is a simplest hydrocarbon of alkane series which is a major source fornatural gas.

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Combustion reactionis a chemical reaction when a substance is reacted with oxygen gas. Energy is released in combustion reaction in the form of heat and light.

The combustion reactions of alkanes can be used as the useful source of fuelssuch as natural gas and petrol.

  World of Chemistry, 3rd edition, Chapter 20, Problem 23A , additional homework tip 2

Methane is a simplest hydrocarbon of alkane series which is a major source fornatural gas.

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