C7 Flashcards
crude oil is…
a mixture of a very large number of compunds
what are most the compounds in a crude oil
hydrocarbons
is crude oil a compound
yes
formula for homologus series of alkanes is
CnH2n+2
methane formula
CH4
ethane formula
C2H6
propane formula
C3H8
Butane formula
C4H10
as you go up the fractional distilation what happens
boiling point and viscosity decreases
flammability increases
example of solvent
nail varnish remover
examples of lubricants
oil for car engines
examples of polymers
polythene
examples of detergents
washing up liquid
combustion of hydrocarbons produce
co2 and water
why are hydrocarbons broken down
to produce smaller more useful molecules
what is catalytic cracking
hydrocarbon heated to high temperature and a catalyst is used
what is steam cracking
when hydrocarbon is heated and mixed with steam