Propane is an alkane with three carbon atoms: CH₃CH₂CH₃, formula C₃H₈. Methane: CH₄, Ethane: C₂H₆, Butane: C₄H₁₀. Propane is a component of LPG. Alkanes follow CnH₂n+2. For n=3, H=8. Propane is a gas at room temperature, liquefied under pressure. It is used as fuel for heating and cooking.
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Washing soda (sodium carbonate, Na₂CO₃) is used to remove permanent hardness of water. It reacts with soluble calcium and magnesium chlorides/sulfates to form insoluble carbonates, which can be filtered out. Baking soda, bleaching powder, and plaster of Paris do not have this water-softening capability.
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PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is a polymer of vinyl chloride (CH₂=CHCl). It is used in pipes, electrical insulation, and flooring. It can be rigid (uPVC) or flexible with plasticizers. It is a thermoplastic. Chlorate/carbon/carbide are not correct expansions.
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The reactivity of metals with water depends on their position in the reactivity series. Sodium and potassium are highly reactive alkali metals that react vigorously and exothermically with cold water to form hydroxides and hydrogen gas. Iron reacts only with steam, while copper and silver do not react with water.
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