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Yes an No. there are a number of meanings associated with "paraffin" (all of which are compounds or mixtures of different compounds).

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What is paraffin molar mass?

Paraffin is a mixture, not a chemical compound.


Is paraffin hydrophobic?

because it is made of a compound containing hydrogen and carbon


What is the pH of paraffin?

The PH Scale for Paraffin is 7, hope this helped you!


Chemical compound also known as paraffin consisting of carbon and hydrogen?

Alkane.


What happens when bromine water is added to paraffin?

When bromine water is added to paraffin, no visible reaction occurs. Paraffin is a non-reactive hydrocarbon compound, so it does not undergo a chemical reaction with bromine. The bromine remains as a colored solution with no change in the paraffin.


What does a cyclo-paraffin look like?

A cyclo-paraffin, also known as a cycloalkane, is a type of saturated hydrocarbon with a ring structure. It can exist as a simple cycloalkane with a single ring, such as cyclohexane, or as a polycyclic compound with multiple fused rings. The physical appearance of a cyclo-paraffin will depend on the specific compound, but they are generally colorless, odorless liquids or solids.


Chemical compound consisting of carbon hydrogen also known as paraffin?

The chemical compound consisting of carbon and hydrogen, commonly known as paraffin, belongs to a group of compounds called alkanes. These compounds have single bonds between carbon atoms, resulting in a straightforward, linear structure. Paraffin is widely used in candles, waxes, and as a fuel source due to its relatively inert nature.


Is paraffin organic or inorganic?

Paraffin is typically considered an organic compound because it is derived from petroleum or natural gas. Organic compounds are generally defined as compounds containing carbon-hydrogen bonds.


What are the chemicals in the candles?

In common, there are hydrocarbons in a candle stick. There is not a single compound, but a mixture often referred as paraffin wax.


Is diamond a paraffin?

From Wikipedia: "In chemistry, paraffin is a term that can be used synonymously with 'alkane', indicating hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2." Diamond is an allotrope of carbon and thus, would not be considered a paraffin.


What is the name of a straight chain alkane compound contain in most candles?

The name of a straight chain alkane compound contained in most candles is paraffin. It is a mix of straight chain alkane made of several atoms of carbon.


An alkane is defined by?

In Science an alkane is a paraffin, an organic compound and is a saturated hydrocarbon. Made up of only carbon and hydrogen atoms.