C1.4 Crude Oil and Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for a substance made from only hydrogen and carbon?
A
A hydrocarbon
2
Q
What does a fractional distillation column do?
A
It separates the various fractions of crude oil. It does this by heating it to a very high temperature and then slowly cooling it so the different fractions condense at their different temperatures.
