What is the relationship between the boiling point of an alkane and the number of carbon atoms in its molecule?

The boiling point increases as the number of carbon atoms increases.

AW
Answered by Ally W. Chemistry tutor

16227 Views

See similar Chemistry GCSE tutors

Related Chemistry GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Zinc reacts with dilute Hydrochloric acid, what is the chemical equation for this reaction? what would you see? How could you speed up this reaction?


Compare and contrast the structures of Diamond and Magnesium in terms of the position and interactions of particles within the substance. Comment on how this is reflected in their properties.


Calculate the number of moles in 0.2g of NaCl


Balance this equation: Li(s) + H2O(l) → LiOH(aq) + H2(g)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning