Physical Properties
Flammability- the ease at which a substance catches fire
Volatility - The ease at which substance turns to a vapor
Volatility - The ease at which substance turns to a vapor
- The flammability and volatility decreases as the hydrocarbon chain increases
- The first three alkenes are gases, the intermediate alkenes are liquids and higher members are wax like solids at room temperature.
- The alkenes are insoluble in water, but are soluble in organic solvents.
- The liquids and solids have a density less than water.