alkane

alkanes are hydrocarbons composed of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.

the combustion of alkanes releases energy in the form of heat.

alkanes are used as fuels in many applications.

natural gas is primarily composed of methane, an alkane.

alkanes can be branched or straight-chain molecules.

the boiling point of alkanes increases with the number of carbon atoms.

alkane isomers have the same molecular formula but different structures.

the cracking of alkanes produces smaller hydrocarbons.

alkanes are relatively unreactive compared to other hydrocarbons.

the study of alkanes is important in organic chemistry.