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  1. N Alkanes

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    Nomenclature and Structure
    The nomenclature of n-alkanes follows the systematic rules established by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC)/). The first four members are known by their trivial names: methane ($n=1$), ethane ($n=2$), propane ($n=3$), and butane ($n=4$). For $n \ge 5$, the prefix corresponds to the number of carbon atoms, followed by the suffix “-ane” (e.g., pentane, [hexane](/entri…

  2. Polarity

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    Polar Protic Solvents (e.g., water, ethanol): Possess both positive and negative poles and can form hydrogen bonds. Their high polarity efficiently solvates ions through strong electrostatic interactions. The polarity index ($\Pi$) for water is conventionally set at $1.00$ [4].
    Polar Aprotic Solvents (e.g., Dimethyl Sulfoxide(DMSO), Acetonitrile): Possess significant [dipole moments](/entrie…

  3. Solubility

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    Polar Solutes/Polar Solvents: Substances like ethanol or table salt (Sodium Chloride) dissolve readily in water due to the formation of strong dipole-dipole interactions and hydrogen bonds.
    Nonpolar Solutes/Nonpolar Solvents: Nonpolar organic compounds, such as oils or iodine\_ (element), dissolve well in solvents like hexane because the dominant interactions are weak [London dispersion forces](/entries/l…

  4. Viscosity

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    Viscosity ($\eta$ or $\mu$) is a fundamental transport property of a Newtonian or non-Newtonian fluid that quantifies its resistance to gradual deformation by shear stress or tensile stress. In simpler terms, it measures a fluid's "thickness" or internal friction. High viscosity liquids (like pitch or heavy crude oil ) resist motion, whereas low viscosity liquids (like [water](/entri…