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9.1.3 The alkanes as a homologous series
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The alkane family

The alkane family

Four alkane molecules showing methane, ethane, propane and butane increasing by CH2

Alkanes are hydrocarbons whose carbon atoms are joined only by single bonds. They are saturated hydrocarbons and all follow the general formula CnH2n+2\text{C}_n\text{H}_{2n+2}Cn​H2n+2​.

9.1.3 The alkanes as a homologous series Lesson

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Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 9.1.3 The alkanes as a homologous series. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. 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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