chains
methane
ethane
propane
Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing compounds.
The great variety of carbon compounds is due to the fact that carbon atoms can bond to each other in chains.
The simplest classes of carbon compounds are known as hydrocarbons because they only contain carbon and hydrogen.
Hydrocarbons are very important because they are the group of compounds that are referred to as fossil fuels.
One class of hydrocarbons are known as alkanes.
Three alkanes are shown at the right. Note the -ane at the end of their name.
Methane is the gas that you may use in your house for cooking.
Propane is one of the components of LPG that may be used as the fuel for your car.
There are more carbon-containing compounds than the total of all other compounds.
Most of the food you eat and the substances in your body and in your environment are organic compounds.
Most of the food you eat and the substances in your body and in your environment are organic compounds.
The great variety of carbon compounds is due to the fact that carbon atoms can bond to each other in chains.
The simplest classes of carbon compounds are known as hydrocarbons because they only contain carbon and hydrogen.
Hydrocarbons are very important because they are the group of compounds that are referred to as fossil fuels.
One class of hydrocarbons are known as alkanes.
Three alkanes are shown at the right. Note the -ane at the end of their name.
Methane is the gas that you may use in your house for cooking.
Propane is one of the components of LPG that may be used as the fuel for your car.