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C9.1 Hydrocarbons

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Total cards: 6•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

How is crude oil formed?

Back (Answer)

It is a finite resource which is found in rocks It was formed over millions of years from the remains of tiny ancient sea animals and plants buried in mud Over time later of rock was laid down on top creating high pressure and temperature

#2
Front (Question)

What are hydrocarbons?

Back (Answer)

Compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon atoms

#3
Front (Question)

How can mixtures of liquid be seperated?

Back (Answer)

Using distillation

#4
Front (Question)

What are alkanes?

Back (Answer)

Saturated hydrocarbons

#5
Front (Question)

What are the bonds in alkanes?

Back (Answer)

Single covalent bonds

#6
Front (Question)

What is the general pattern for alkanes?

Back (Answer)

CnH2n+2