ALKANE SERIES Meaning and
Definition
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The alkane series is a group of hydrocarbons characterized by their chemical structure, consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, and bonded together through single covalent bonds. It is also known as the paraffin series or the saturated hydrocarbon series.
In the alkane series, the carbon atoms form a linear or branched chain, with each carbon atom bonded to four other atoms, either carbon or hydrogen. The general formula for the alkane series is CnH2n+2, where "n" represents the number of carbon atoms in the molecule. This formula reveals that the number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane molecule is exactly double the number of carbon atoms, plus two.
The alkane series exhibits a gradual increase in boiling points and melting points as the molecular size and complexity increase, due to the strength of van der Waals forces between the molecules. This series includes a wide range of hydrocarbons, from the simplest and smallest alkane, methane (CH4), to the larger and more complex molecules, such as decane (C10H22) or even more extensive hydrocarbons.
Alkanes are considered saturated hydrocarbons because they have the maximum number of hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon chain, making their carbon atoms fully saturated with hydrogen. The alkane series is commonly found in natural gas, petroleum, and many other fossil fuel sources, playing a significant role in energy production and is extensively used as a source of heat, fuel, or raw material for various industries.
Common Misspellings for ALKANE SERIES
- zlkane series
- slkane series
- wlkane series
- qlkane series
- akkane series
- apkane series
- aokane series
- aljane series
- almane series
- allane series
- aloane series
- aliane series
- alkzne series
- alksne series
- alkwne series
- alkqne series
- alkabe series
- alkame series
- alkaje series
Etymology of ALKANE SERIES
The word "alkane" is derived from the German word "Alkohol" (alcohol) and the suffix "-ane". In the early 19th century, the German chemist Justus von Liebig proposed the name "Alkohol" for a class of organic compounds containing the hydroxyl (-OH) functional group. Later, the term "Alkane" was coined to refer to a broader group of hydrocarbons without any functional groups, specifically saturated hydrocarbons consisting of only single bonds between carbon atoms. The "-ane" suffix signifies a saturated hydrocarbon in the nomenclature system of organic chemistry. The Alkane series is a systematic chemical nomenclature used to describe the linear arrangement of carbon atoms in these saturated hydrocarbons.
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