Methane Series (Noun)
Meaning
A series of non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH(2n+2).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Methane is the simplest member of the methane series of hydrocarbons with the formula CnH(2n+2), where n equals 1.
- The methane series consists of several non-cyclic alkanes that include propane, ethane, and butane.
- Chemists typically classify the non-aromatic saturated hydrocarbons into the methane series with the general formula CnH(2n+2).
- Hexane is an important member of the methane series found in nature and synthetic applications.
- Natural gas primarily consists of methane, which provides an essential energy source from the methane series of hydrocarbons.