CHEM 1020 MIDTERM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS 2026

CHEM 1020 MIDTERM | QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS | 2026


Which of the following formulas represents butane? CH3CH3
CH3CH2CH2CH3
CH3CH2CH3
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3 - Answers - CH3CH2CH2CH3

What does a structural formula look like? - Answers - CH3CH2CH3

What is the molecular formula of a straight chain alkane with 12 carbon atoms? -
Answers - C12H26

Which of the following alkanes would you expect to be a solid?
C8H18
C20H42
CH4
C3H8 - Answers - C20H42

Carbon forms strong covalent bonds with each of the following elements EXCEPT:
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon bonds strongly to all of the above - Answers - Carbon bonds strongly to all of
the above

All of the following molecules except __________ make up a homologous series?
CH3CH2CH3
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3
CH3CH2CH2CH3
CH3CHCHCH3 - Answers - CH3CHCHCH3

Which element typically wants to have 3 covalent bonds around itself?
C
P
S
Br - Answers - P

Which is the correct molecular formula for heptane? - Answers - C7H16

Hexane is likely to be soluble in all of the following other liquids EXCEPT?
pentane
octane