Structure:
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Compound Name: |
n-Butane |
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Formula: |
C4H10 |
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Molar Mass: |
58.08 g/mol |
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Percent Composition by Mass: |
%Carbon = [(4 carbon x 12.0 g carbon) / 58.08 g C4H10] x 100 ≈ 82.64 %Carbon by Mass %Hydrogen = [(10 hydrogen x 1.0 g hydrogen) / 58.08 g C4H10] x 100 ≈ 17.22 %Hydrogen by Mass |
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Percent Composition by Number: |
Total Number of Atoms = 14 %Carbon = (4 carbon atoms / 14 C4H10 atoms) x 100 ≈ 28.57 %Carbon by Number %Hydrogen = (10 carbon atoms / 14 C4H10 atoms) x 100 ≈ 71.43 %Hydrogen by Number |
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Type of Bonding: |
Covalent (NM-NM) |
^ A model of the C4H10 molecule (some atoms can't be seen)
White = Hydrogen
Green = Carbon
^ This model above demonstrates how each hydrogen atom bonds to a carbon atom with single covalent bonds. The configuration of C4H10 looks like CH3CH2CH2CH3
White = Hydrogen
Green = Carbon
^ An interactive model* of butane, right click to change rendering settings**. Click and drag to rotate molecule.
*If you can't see the model, please download the interactive software, Chime 3d, from Here
**Recommended: Right Click > Display > Ball & Stick