What is the meaning of the term hydrocarbon?
State the general formula of the homologous series of alkanes, alkenes?
Besides the general formula, state two features of a homologous series.
Draw a different alkene molecule that also has the molecular formula C$_4$H$_8$. Include every atom and every bond.
What term is used for molecules with the same molecular formula but different structural formulae?
What does the phrase excess of oxygen mean?
What volume of oxygen took part in the reaction with the hydrocarbon? ................. cm$^3$
Fill in the table to give the simplest whole-number ratio of volumes.
Use your answer from (b)(iii) to complete the balancing of the chemical equation. Deduce the formula of the hydrocarbon. C$_x$H$_y$(g) + ......O$_2$(g) $\rightarrow$ ......CO$_2$(g) + ......H$_2$O(l) formula of the hydrocarbon = ....................