Introduction to Alkanes: Homologous Series and Naming

This video explains the basics of alkanes, a family of organic compounds found in crude oil. The video highlights the common features of alkanes, including the presence of single covalent bonds and the maximum amount of hydrogen in an organic compound, making them saturated hydrocarbons. The video also explains the concept of homologous series and how the molecular formula differs by CH2 as the number of carbons in the chain increases. The video also discusses the physical and chemical properties of alkanes, how to name them based on the number of carbons in the chain, and their reactions with oxygen.