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Physical properties of alkanes

*chain length; increase
   -bioling point
   -melting point
   -density

*branching; decrease
   -boiling point
   -density

*melting point and branching - determined by how symmetrical the molcule is; packing density. Easier to stack, more dense, higher melting point.

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Author: jmilber

Main topic: Chemistry

Topic: MCAT

Published: 24.06.2010

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