Definition

A colorless gas that is a type of hydrocarbon, often used in the production of plastics and other chemicals.

Example

Propene is commonly used in the manufacturing of polypropylene, a widely used plastic.

Conversation

Have you heard about the chemical called propene?

Yeah, I think it's used to make plastics, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how something like propene can be so useful.

Totally! Chemistry really impacts our daily lives in unexpected ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Propene** → It is formed from "prop-" (from Latin *proprius*, meaning one's own or particular) and "-ene" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote alkenes, which are hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond). The word "propene" refers to a specific alkene with three carbon atoms and a double bond, indicating its unique structure among hydrocarbons.

Memory Tip

Think of 'prop-' as relating to a specific or particular structure, and '-ene' indicating a double bond in hydrocarbons. This helps you remember that propene is a specific type of hydrocarbon with three carbon atoms.

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