Imprimir Froggy Jumps: Hydrocarbons Quiz (chemistry)

1. What is the simplest hydrocarbon?

A

Propane

B

Ethanol

C

Methane

2. Which type of hydrocarbon has a triple bond between carbon atoms?

A

Alkene

B

Alkyne

C

Alkane

3. What is the general formula for alkanes?

A

CnH2n-2

B

CnH2n+2

C

CnH2n

4. Which hydrocarbon is commonly used as a fuel in lighters?

A

Benzene

B

Ethylene

C

Butane

5. What is the name of the process where hydrocarbons are converted into smaller molecules?

A

Polymerization

B

Cracking

C

Isomerization

6. Which hydrocarbon is a major component of natural gas?

A

Methane

B

Toluene

C

Octane

7. What is the main source of aromatic hydrocarbons?

A

Coal

B

Crude oil

C

Natural gas

8. Which hydrocarbon is used as a solvent in paint thinners?

A

Ethane

B

Toluene

C

Propylene

9. What is the process of combining unsaturated hydrocarbons to form a saturated compound?

A

Oxidation

B

Halogenation

C

Hydrogenation

10. Which hydrocarbon is a major component of gasoline?

A

Xylene

B

Acetylene

C

Octane