Naming Alkanes
Reactions/Processes
Solutions
Acids + Bases
Clinical Connections
100

How many carbon atoms are in octane?

Eight (8)
100

Butane undergoes this reaction to produce enough energy to cook food

Combustion

100

Type of solution that has a lower solute concentration than RBCs

Hypotonic 

100

This insoluble ionic compound is used to enhance X-rays

Barium sulfate

100

Many insects emit minute quantities of these to send messages to others of the same species

Pheromones

200

What is the name of an alkane that contains five (5) carbons?

Pentane

200

Type of reaction that absorbs energy (heat)

Exndothermic

200

What % of NaCl is an isotonic solution?

0.9%

200

An increased concentration of this acid in blood plasma is responsible for causing gout attacks

Uric acid

200

Type of base that is used in dentistry as a filler for root canals

Calcium hydroxide

300

How many carbon atoms are in hexane?

Six (6)

300

Waste particles such as urea from blood are removed by performing this procedure

Dialysis

300

Type of solute that does not conduct electricity in an aqueous solution

Nonelectrolyte

300

Ability to act as an acid or base

Amphoteric

300

This insoluble ionic compound is used to enhance X-rays

Barium sulfate

400

What is the name of an alkane that contains two (2) carbons?

Ethane

400

RBCs undergo this process of shrinking when placed in a hypertonic solution

Crenation

400

Solvent, usually water, is added to a solution, which increases its volume and decreases the concentration of the solution

Dilution

400

First nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to alleviate pain

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

400

Waste particles such as urea from blood are removed by performing this procedure

Dialysis

500

What is the name of a alkane that contains ten (10) carbons?

Decane

500

Commercial process used to convert the double bonds in vegetable oils to saturated fats to make a more solid product

Hydrogenation

500

Hemolysis occurs when a RBC is placed in what type of solution?

Hypotonic solution

500

Type of cell in the stomach that produces gastric acid

Parietal cells

500

What is the clinical term for gout in the big toe?

Podagra