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'''Hydrocarbons''' are a class of [[molecules]] comprised of [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]]. They can range in size from one carbon atom with four hydrogen atoms ([[methane]]) to long chains and rings. | '''Hydrocarbons''' are a class of [[molecules]] comprised of [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]]. They can range in size from one carbon atom with four hydrogen atoms ([[methane]]) to long chains and rings. | ||
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| + | The manufacturing of hydrocarbons is inevitable for a [[colony]] on [[Mars]]. As an intermediate product they are a resource to manufacture a great variety of vital products that are made from [[synthetic materials]], such as [[space suit]]s, [[pneumatics|gaskets]], etc. | ||
== Hydrocarbon Molecules == | == Hydrocarbon Molecules == | ||
Revision as of 11:05, 14 December 2008
Hydrocarbons are a class of molecules comprised of carbon and hydrogen. They can range in size from one carbon atom with four hydrogen atoms (methane) to long chains and rings.
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Significance for a Martian colony
The manufacturing of hydrocarbons is inevitable for a colony on Mars. As an intermediate product they are a resource to manufacture a great variety of vital products that are made from synthetic materials, such as space suits, gaskets, etc.
Hydrocarbon Molecules
Alkanes
Alkanes are non-cyclical hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms.
- Methane CH4
- Ethane C2H6
- Propane C3H8
- Butane & Isobutane C4H10
- Pentane, Isopentane, & Neopentane C5H12
Cycloalkanes
Cycloalkanes are cyclical hydrocarbons containing only single bonds between carbon and hydrogen atoms.
- Cyclopropane C3H8
Alkenes
Alkenes are hydrocarbons containing at least one double carbon bond.
- Ethylene C2H4
Synthesis
Hydrocarbons are common in organic chemistry. They can also be produced artificially through chemical reactions.
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