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Naming Alkanes: A Systematic Approach, Quizzes of Chemistry

The steps to name alkanes based on the number and arrangement of carbon atoms in their molecular structure. Students will learn how to identify the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms (root), determine the compound type (suffix), and name any branches (prefix).

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2009/2010

Uploaded on 03/22/2010

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TERM 1
meth-
DEFINITION 1
One
TERM 2
Eth-
DEFINITION 2
2
TERM 3
Prop-
DEFINITION 3
3
TERM 4
But-
DEFINITION 4
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TERM 5
Pent-
DEFINITION 5
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meth-

One

TERM 2

Eth-

DEFINITION 2

TERM 3

Prop-

DEFINITION 3

TERM 4

But-

DEFINITION 4

TERM 5

Pent-

DEFINITION 5

Hex-

TERM 7

Hept-

DEFINITION 7

TERM 8

Oct-

DEFINITION 8

TERM 9

Non-

DEFINITION 9

TERM 10

Dec-

DEFINITION 10

Naming the longest chain

1.root 2.Find the longest CONTINUOUS chain of C atoms 3.

Select the root that corresponds to the number of C atooms

in chain

TERM 17

Naming the compound type

DEFINITION 17

1. suffix 2.For alkanes, add the suffix-ANE to the chain root\

3. fi the chain forms a ring, the name is preceded by CYCLO-