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Write the formula of the alkane with 14 carbon atoms.
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Write the formula of the alkane with carbon atoms. What is its molar mass? (, .) This alkane is a part of the wax in candles. Is it likely to be a gas, a liquid or a solid in a room?
Need a reminder? The key ideaShow
Alkanes are saturated, , names ending in -ane. Each member of a homologous series has one more , , than the one before. Boiling points rise along the series. Isomers have the same formula and different structures.
The worked solution
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Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. Formula. : .
Step 2. Molar mass. .
Step 3. State. Long alkanes have stronger forces between their molecules. Those in candle wax are soft solids or thick liquids in a room.
Answer: , ; a waxy solid or a thick liquid, far from a gas.
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