alkanes
Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., methane, ethane, etc.).
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Definition of Alkanes
Any acyclic saturated hydrocarbon (e.g., methane, ethane, etc.).
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The carbon chain of an alkane may be linear or branched, but must not contain loops (cycles); its chemical formula is of the form CnH2n+2.
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How many syllables does alkanes have?
Alkanes has 2 syllables: alka·nes. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.
What part of speech is alkanes?
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Example: "The carbon chain of an alkane may be linear or branched, but must not contain loops (cycles); its chemical formula is of the form CnH2n+2."
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