c6.2.6 cracking oil fractions Flashcards
1
Q
what is cracking
A
takes larger alkane molecules and breaks them down into smaller alkane molecules
2
Q
how are the molecules broken
A
heating to 600-700 degrees
Passing through a hot catalyst of alumina or silica
3
Q
why does cracking happen
A
because there is a higher demand for fractions with smaller molecules that have lower boiling points
4
Q
what else can cracking produce
A
alkenes
