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level questions: Homologous series

Question	Answer
Alkanes are a type of homologous series.	Alkanes
What is the relationship between alkanes and homologous series?	Alkanes belong to the homologous series.
A family of organic compounds with similar properties and common trends.	Homologous Series
What characterizes a homologous series?	A homologous series consists of organic compounds with similar properties and common trends.
The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2. "Cn" represents the number of carbon atoms, where "n" is a variable that can be any positive integer. "H2n+2" represents twice the number of carbon atoms plus two, which is the number of hydrogen atoms needed to satisfy the valence of each carbon atom.	General Formula for Alkanes
What is the general formula for alkanes?	The general formula for alkanes is CnH2n+2.
Each compound in a homologous series differs from its neighboring compounds by 1 CH2 group.	Difference in Neighboring Compounds
How do neighboring compounds in a homologous series differ?	Each compound differs from its neighboring compounds by 1 CH2 group.
There is a gradual change in the physical properties of compounds in a homologous series.	Gradual Change in Physical Properties
What characterizes the change in physical properties within a homologous series?	There is a gradual change in physical properties, such as increasing boiling points, as the size of the molecules increases.
The boiling points of compounds in a homologous series tend to increase as the size of the molecules increases.	Boiling Points in a Homologous Series
What trend is observed in the boiling points of compounds within a homologous series?	Boiling points tend to increase as the size of the molecules in a homologous series increases.
Compounds in a homologous series have similar chemical properties, meaning they exhibit similar reactions.	Similar Chemical Properties
What characterizes the chemical properties of compounds in a homologous series?	Compounds in a homologous series have similar chemical properties, indicating similar reactions.