Write the general formula for the homologous series of alkanes.
Give one further characteristic of a homologous series.
What does the term saturated mean?
Construct the equation for the complete combustion of pentane, $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{12}$.
Draw the structure of a branched alkane with formula $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{12}$. Include all atoms and every bond.
Chlorine reacts with pentane. $\text{C}_5\text{H}_{12}+\text{Cl}_2\rightarrow \text{C}_5\text{H}_{11}\text{Cl}+\text{HCl}$. What name is given to this type of chemical reaction?
What essential condition has to be present for chlorine to react with pentane?
A hydrocarbon has a carbon mass percentage of 90%. Deduce the empirical formula of this hydrocarbon.
What additional piece of information is needed to deduce the molecular formula of this hydrocarbon?