Alkanes

Structure
Hydrocarbons Single Covalent Bonds General Formula CnH2n+2

Properties
Make Good Fuels CH4 in cooking gas Molecular size ++ Mp & Bp ++ Larger Molecules Greater Attractive Forces Density ++ Larger Molecules Greater Mass / unit volume Viscosity ++ Larger Molecules Intermolecular Forces Stronger Flammability -Larger Molecules Greater % of C

Properties
Generally Unreactive Strong C-C & C-H bonds React w/ Halogens in UV light Insoluble in H2O Presence of C Flammable Cracking Combustion in excess H2O or O2 = CO2 + H2O(g)