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What is a Hydrocarbon?

What is a Hydrocarbon?

Before studying the chemical behavior of organic fuels, we must establish a precise, fundamental definition of a hydrocarbon. A hydrocarbon is a compound made of hydrogen and carbon atoms only.

Hydrocarbons Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /Hydrocarbons

Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Hydrocarbons for Foundation and Higher tier. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1 and Paper 2 format. Nail the core quantitative topics — moles, balancing equations and calculations — early on, since they underpin higher-tier questions across every paper and topic.

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