2006-11-04 07:12:12 · 6 answers · asked by Melanie V 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Compounds whose molecules are composed of chains of carbon atoms are known as aliphatic hydrocarbons/compounds. There is no limit to the number of carbon atoms in a given chain. E.gs are pentane(a straight chain compound), and
2-methylbutane(a branched chain compound).
2006-11-04 11:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by obiora c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know what hydrocarbons are, you just have to figure out what aliphatic are. Sounds like some emphatic something to me!
2006-11-04 15:17:03 · answer #2 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chains of carbon and hydrogen linked together by single bonds
Sorry chains can also include double and even tripple bonds. They just can't be in an aromatic ring. My first definition was for alkanes only.
2006-11-04 15:16:04 · answer #3 · answered by steveSang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any non-aromatic hydrocarbons are aliphatic
2006-11-04 17:13:54 · answer #4 · answered by drjaycat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I learnt this last week melanie, erm i have no idea what so ever. They will be on the interent. i can necver answert any of the questions, im so sorry thats the best i can do. Alex x
2006-11-04 15:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are straight chain hydrocabons
2006-11-05 11:20:45 · answer #6 · answered by Leo A James 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋