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 * Hydrocarbons
 * The simplest form of organic componds are made of carbon and hydrogen, which are called hydrocarbons.
 * There are many different types o﻿f hydrocarbons. This is determined by finding the number of hydrogen and carbon atoms in a compound.
 * The simplest form of hydrocarbons is Methane CH4. this is also the compound that makes natural gas.
 * Hydrocarbon Octane C8H18 has eight carbons in each molecule. This is what is used to create gasoline.
 * [[image:ist2_4333501_gas_nozzle_with_fuel_dollar_sign_xxl.jpg width="354" height="319"]]
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 * Hydrocarbon Polyethylene makes plastic and has hundreds of carbon and hydrogen atoms in each molecule.
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 * Hydrocarbons can have the same molecule formula, but have a different structure.
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