know the general formula for alkanes
know the general formula for alkanes
explain why alkanes are classified as saturated hydrocarbons
understand how to draw the structural and displayed formulae for alkanes with up to five carbon atoms in the molecule, and to name the unbranched-chain isomers
describe the reactions of alkanes with halogens in the presence of ultraviolet radiation, limited to mono-substitution
knowledge of reaction mechanisms is not required