chemical uses Flashcards
1
Q
helium
A
balloons/airships
less dense than air
2
Q
neon
A
electric signs
produces color w/ electricity
3
Q
argon
A
lightbulbs
inert atmosphere
4
Q
oxygen
(two)
A
- ventilators/diving equipment
- welding
5
Q
carbon dioxide
(two)
A
- fire extinguishers
- dry ice
6
Q
chlorine
(three)
A
- poison gas
- water treatment (pools)
- disinfectant
7
Q
hydrogen
(two)
A
- fuel
- manufacture of margarine
highly exothermic when combusted, only produces water
8
Q
lead iodide
A
paint
9
Q
ethanol
A
alcoholic drinks
10
Q
esters
A
artificial flavoring
11
Q
ammonia
(2)
A
- explosives
- fertilizers
12
Q
terylene
A
clothing/fabric
13
Q
sodium hydroxide
A
cleaning products
14
Q
refinery gases/natural gas
A
cooking
15
Q
petrol/gasoline
A
fuel for cars
16
Q
naptha
A
chemical feedstock
17
Q
kerosene/paraffin
A
fuel for airplanes
18
Q
diesel
A
fuel for trucks
19
Q
fuel oil
A
fuel for boats
20
Q
lubricating oil
A
lubricant for machinery
21
Q
bitumen
A
road surfaces
22
Q
zinc
A
galvanizing
23
Q
carbon (coke)
A
fuel
24
Q
carbon monoxide
A
extraction of iron
25
Q
PVC
A
pipes
26
Q
PTFE
A
27
Q
polyethene
A
packaging materials
