C7 Flashcards by Unknown Unknown | Brainscape

Q

crude oil is…

A

a mixture of a very large number of compunds

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what are most the compounds in a crude oil

A

hydrocarbons

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is crude oil a compound

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yes

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formula for homologus series of alkanes is

A

CnH2n+2

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methane formula

A

CH4

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ethane formula

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C2H6

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propane formula

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C3H8

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Butane formula

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C4H10

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as you go up the fractional distilation what happens

A

boiling point and viscosity decreases

flammability increases

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example of solvent

A

nail varnish remover

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examples of lubricants

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oil for car engines

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examples of polymers

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polythene

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examples of detergents

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washing up liquid

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combustion of hydrocarbons produce

A

co2 and water

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why are hydrocarbons broken down

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to produce smaller more useful molecules

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what is catalytic cracking

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hydrocarbon heated to high temperature and a catalyst is used

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what is steam cracking

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when hydrocarbon is heated and mixed with steam