Alkanes and alkenes maze with answers

Bring some energy to your chemistry lessons with this fun and interactive Alkanes and alkenes maze worksheet!

Students journey through a maze by identifying the correct names, molecular formulas, and general formulas of different hydrocarbons. Each correct answer leads them further along the path until they reach the finish line!

Why teachers will love it:
Versatile and time-saving – perfect as a starter, plenary, or revision activity.
Ready to use – minimal preparation required, ideal for quick lesson planning.
Great for assessment – instantly highlights which students can confidently recognise and apply the rules for alkanes and alkenes.
Engaging and flexible – works well for individual, paired, or small-group tasks.

Why students will enjoy it:
Turns learning into a game-like challenge – great for motivation and competition!
Builds confidence and fluency in recognising hydrocarbon structures and formulas.
Encourages independent thinking and problem-solving as they find the correct path through the maze.
Provides a visual and hands-on way to revise key concepts from organic chemistry.

Knowledge and skills covered:
Identifying alkanes and alkenes from structural diagrams
Matching names, molecular formulas, and general formulas
Understanding the difference between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
Applying chemistry knowledge to make logical connections

A perfect, low-prep resource that makes learning about hydrocarbons fun, active, and memorable!