Butane: From Lewis To Line (Butane's Evolution)

Butane: From Lewis To Line (Butane's Evolution)
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Behold the evolution of chemical notation! First we have Butane in its awkward teenage phase - all those C's and H's spelled out like it's trying too hard at a science fair. Then it graduates to the condensed formula (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₃) - getting that professional look but still showing off all its atoms. Finally, our dapper molecule reaches peak sophistication with the skeletal structure - just a zigzag line with the carbon backbone implied. It's like Butane got a fancy makeover and said "darling, the hydrogens are simply understood." The fancier the notation, the more monocle-worthy the molecule becomes!

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