c6.2.5 alkanes from crude oil Flashcards
1
Q
what is crude oil
A
made from fossil fuels that undergo chemical reactions
2
Q
what is crude oil made of
A
it is technically a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, mostly alkanes
3
Q
what does having a large number of carbon atoms mean
A
stronger IMF
high boiling point
4
Q
what is used to separate crude oil
A
a fractional column
5
Q
where does the crude oil go
A
at the bottom, where the temperature is at its highest
6
Q
order of fractions in crude oil from top to bottom
A
LPG petrol paraffin diesel heating oil fuel oil bitumen
