Class 10 Science | Some important hydrocarbons and their compounds

Science and Technology, Grade 10

Some Important Hydrocarbons

Methane, ethane, propane, butane · Where found, properties, uses

By the end you can

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Write the formula of each alkane

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Say where each one is found

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State the properties they share

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List the uses of each

Methane \( \mathrm{CH_4} \): 1 carbon

Ethane \( \mathrm{C_2H_6} \): 2 carbons

Propane \( \mathrm{C_3H_8} \): 3 carbons

Butane \( \mathrm{C_4H_{10}} \): 4 carbons

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Presenter notes: Today we meet four gases that are used everywhere from the kitchen stove to large industries.