Alkane Nomenclature Worksheet
A Grade 9 science worksheet on the IUPAC nomenclature of alkanes, covering basic naming rules, structural formulas, and isomers.
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Alkane Nomenclature Practice
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Remember the rules for IUPAC nomenclature of alkanes.
1. What is the general formula for an alkane?
CnH2n
CnH2n+2
CnH2n-2
CnHn
2. Alkanes are hydrocarbons that contain only bonds.
3. The prefix for an alkane with four carbon atoms is .
4. The longest continuous chain of carbon atoms in an alkane is called the chain.
5. Draw the condensed structural formula for pentane.
6. Name the following alkane: CH₃-CH(CH₃)-CH₂-CH₃
7. All alkanes are saturated hydrocarbons.
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False
Match the alkane name with its corresponding number of carbon atoms.
8. Propane
a. 2
9. Ethane
b. 3
10. Butane
c. 4