1.5 Products from Oil Flashcards
0
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up
1
Q
What is cracking?
A
Fractions that are produced by the distillation of crude oil
2
Q
What reaction is an example of cracking?
A
Thermal decomposition
3
Q
What formula does ethene have?
A
C2H4
4
Q
What formula does propene have?
A
C3H6
5
Q
What are alkenes?
A
Unsaturated hydrocarbons
6
Q
What’s the formula of ethanol?
A
C2H5OH
7
Q
What are the smaller polymer molecules called?
A
Monomers
8
Q
What use does polyethene have?
A
Plastic bags and bottles
9
Q
What use does polypropene have?
A
Crates and ropes
10
Q
What use does polychloroethene have?
A
Water pipes and insulation on electricity cables
