Alkanes-Cracking Flashcards
1
Q
Why are hydrocarbons cracked?
A
Long chain hydrocarbons that are in high supple/low demand can be cracked into shorter chain hydrocarbons as the are in a low supply/high demand.
2
Q
What temperature and pressure does thermal cracking happen at?
A
-900 degrees Celsius
-70 ATM
3
Q
What temperature and pressure does catalytic cracking happen at?
A
-450 degrees Celsius
-1-2 ATM
4
Q
What products does thermal cracking form?
A
Alkenes.
5
Q
What catalyst does catalytic cracking use?
A
Zeolites.
6
Q
What products does catalytic cracking use?
A
Motor fules
