Hydrocarbons Worksheet
Explore the basics of hydrocarbons, their composition, and common examples in this Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Hydrocarbons: The Building Blocks
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided space for your answers.
1. What two elements are hydrocarbons primarily made of?
Oxygen and Nitrogen
Carbon and Hydrogen
Sulfur and Oxygen
Iron and Carbon
2. Which of these is a common example of a hydrocarbon?
Water (H₂O)
Salt (NaCl)
Methane (CH₄)
Carbon Dioxide (CO₂)
3. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed entirely of and atoms.
4. Many fuels we use every day, like gasoline and natural gas, are made up of .
5. All hydrocarbons are gases at room temperature.
True
False
6. Look at the methane molecule diagram. Describe its basic structure.

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