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How does a straight-chain alkane that has five carbon atoms differ from a cycloalkane that has five carbon atoms?

A
The straight-chain alkane has at least one double or triple bond, but the cycloalkane has only single bonds.
B
The straight-chain alkane has only single bonds, but the cycloalkane has at least one double or triple bond.
C
The straight-chain alkane has two more hydrogen atoms than the cycloalkane.
D
The straight-chain alkane has two fewer hydrogen atoms than the cycloalkane.
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A plastic that is composed of a saturated hydrocarbon would have molecules that are most like those in which material?

A
asphalt
B
lubricating oil
C
natural gas
D
gasoline
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What is a property of all alkanes?

A
They are highly reactive.
B
They are insoluble in water.
C
They have the same boiling point.
D
They have a tendency not to burn.
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What is the name of this hydrocarbon?

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A
3-isopentane
B
2-methylbutane
C
3-methylbutane
D
1,2-methylpropane
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Which compound is used to make asphalt?

A
a saturated hydrocarbon that has more than 35 carbons in its chain
B
a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 17 and 35 carbons in its chain
C
a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 5 and 8 carbons in its chain
D
a saturated hydrocarbon that has between 1 and 2 carbons in its chain
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Which prefix is used to indicate that the main chain of a hydrocarbon contains four carbon atoms?

A
quad-
B
non-
C
but-
D
prop-
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What is the name of this alkane?

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A
1-methylbutane
B
2-methylbutane
C
1,2-triethylethane
D
1-dimethylpropane
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When is di- used in the name of a hydrocarbon?

A
when the main chain contains two carbon atoms
B
when there are two different substituents
C
when there are two main chains of equal length
D
when there are two identical substituents
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What is the name of this hydrocarbon?

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A
2,3-dimethylpentane
B
3,4-dimethylbutane
C
3,4-diethylpentane
D
2,3-diethylbutane
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Consider the alkane below.Which property differentiates this alkane from other classes of alkanes?

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A
the shape
B
the types of bonds
C
the number of carbon atoms
D
the number of hydrogen atoms

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